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Are whole rolled oats classed as unprocessed or processed whole grains?

Many thanks!

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You can read Jeff's answer to that question here. He discusses the various types of oatmeal.

THANK YOU WILD4STARS! That's great!

Thanks for posing the question. It was a good review for me and I'm sure there are others with similar concerns.

Many people have never tried whole oat groats but they are actually pretty tasty. You can cook them up for a breakfast cereal (takes quite a bit longer), but I like them in this McDougallized version of a Bob's Red Mill recipe.

Oat Groats Pilaf
1 cup whole oat groats
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 medium tomatillos, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth

Heat a non-stick pot or skillet* over medium heat, add oats and cook, stirring for about 4 minutes.
Add onions and mushrooms and cook for about 4 more minutes.
Cover with broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop remaining vegetables. Once oats are cooked, stir in veggies, add pepper to taste and serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve cold.

*I use a cast iron skillet or a Le Creuset casserole dish. Both are well-seasoned from years of use and require no oil at all.

Sounds DELICIOUS! Thank you!!