Morning Oatmeal With Cherries and Pistachios

• 1/2 cup steel-cut oatmeal, preferably the quick-cooking variety
• Salt to tastesalt
• 1 1/2 cups waterwater
• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, brown sugar or agave nectarhoney
• 1 to 2 tablespoons pistachios, lightly toastedpistachio
• 3 ounces cherries 12 to 14, depending on the size, pitted and halvedcherry
• Milk or almond beverage as desiredmilk

1. 01The night before you plan to make this dish, place the oatmeal in a large microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan with the salt. Bring the water to a boil, and pour over the oatmeal. Cover tightly and leave overnight.
2. 02In the morning, stir in the honey, pistachios and cherries. Cover and microwave three to five minutes, or simmer for 10 minutes or so until the oatmeal has absorbed the liquid remaining in the bowl. Stir in milk or almond beverage as desired.

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