Citrus Crush: Coconut Grapefruit Oatmeal from PCC & Sarah Flotard

Just what the doctor ordered! This zesty, bright coconut-grapefruit oatmeal is sure to chase the winter blues away.  Photographed by foodie photographer Sarah Flotard for PCC Markets.  Recipe courtesy of PCC Markets. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup steel-cut oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut flakes (see note)
1/4 chopped macadamia nuts, toasted (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Bring water and coconut milk to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add grapefruit segments and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
Reduce heat to low and cook until caramelized, about 3 minutes.
When oats are creamy and tender, stir in remaining brown sugar and vanilla. Divide between four bowls and top with grapefruit, coconut flakes and macadamia nuts.

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