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Steel Cut Oats with Balsamic Fig Reduction

Yield:	Serves 4
Prep time:	15-20 minutes
Cook time:	30 minutes
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Hearty oats are a perfect start to the day. This recipe twists tradition with a sweet and tangy balsamic-honey reduction in lieu of the oft-favored brown sugar. If you find yourself with extra Balsamic Fig Reduction, save and drizzle over grilled lamb chops or your favorite vanilla bean ice cream!

Ingredients

• 1 cup McCann's Steel Cut Oats
• 4 cups water
• ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt

• 3 cups balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup quartered dried Calymira figs (dried Mission figs will do as well)
• ¼ cup honey

Preparation

Whisk oats into 4 cups of rapidly boiling water; add salt and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occassionally.

Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium-low heat, combine balsamic vinegar, honey and figs. Reduce until liquid has reached about 1 cup (⅔ the original volume). Remove from heat and let cool.

Drizzle over finished oatmeal.