RUE’s Co-Principal Danny Seo is also a bestselling cookbook author and magazine editor! He shares one of his favorite dishes from the Naturally, Danny Seo magazine archives.

Here’s the deal with breakfast: We all want something incredibly delicious and healthy, but don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking in the kitchen. This recipe takes the concept of instant foods to the next level; it’s a super-simple, from-scratch recipe that can be made in one pot. Protein-rich oats and pistachios mingle with flavorful spices, sweet maple syrup, and unexpected, lush floral notes from rose water. You can double up the recipe to make enough to share!

MAKES 3 CUPS

GATHER
– 1½ cups rolled oats
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 2½ cups filtered water
– ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
– ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
– 3 teaspoons rose water
– ¼ cup maple syrup, or to taste
– ¼ cup pistachios, finely chopped

MAKE IT

1. Add rolled oats, coconut milk, water, turmeric, cardamom, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.

2. Reduce mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in rose water and maple syrup. Transfer into bowl and top with pistachios.