Seasonal Succotash with Oat Groats

Step 1

Rinse the groats under cold water and place in instant pot with the water and vinegar.

Step 2

Cover and allow to rest at room temps for 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

When ready to cook, stir in salt and set pot to High, for 20 minutes. Once goats are finished – drain and fluff with fork – then serve/add/store, covered, for about a week in the fridge – or frozen in sealed portions.

Step 4

Over medium heat cook the bacon in a skillet til crisp, when finished remove with a slotted spoon and set aside – LEAVE the bacon fat in the skillet and…

Step 5

Add the onions and zucchini to the bacon fat along with sea salt and garlic.

Step 6

Cook for about 4-5 minutes – or until the zucchini is cooked through.

Step 7

Add the cooked groats and the crisped bacon, stir to combine.

Step 8

As an option: add herbs, fresh cream and/or balsamic vinegar.