Also called porridge, congee makes for a great breakfast or lunch. This recipe uses old-fashioned oatmeal instead of rice. Oatmeal is loaded with phytonutrients and helps lower LDL cholesterol, control weight, and maintain satiety, among other things.

Ingredients:
• 2 skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 star anise
• 1 cardamom pod
• 1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned)
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 1 ½ tablespoons fried garlic
• Low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oi, and chili to taste

Directions:
1. Sear chicken thighs on medium-high heat until both sides are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. Add chicken stock to the pot and infuse the broth with star anise and cardamom. Boil for five minutes.
3. Cut cooked chicken into bite-size cubes and add to the boiling stock.
4. Add rolled oats and stir.
5. Let simmer for seven minutes then turn off the heat.
6. Add the congee to a bowl and add a drizzle of chili, low-sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add fried garlic, cilantro, and scallions to taste.

Try this recipe and others from the dietitians at Stanford Health Care to help manage or reduce your risk of heart disease.

The information reflected within this video is courtesy of the Nourish Project at Stanford University.
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