ThisGiada American Breakfast Rice Bowl is like a warm hug in a dish—earthy brown rice, crisp bacon, and soft greens all tied together with a sweet and tangy maple mustard dressing.

The sunny-side-up egg adds a creamy richness that’s impossible to resist! Make this bowl your go-to for cozy mornings, or prep the components in advance for a quick, satisfying weekday treat. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or fresh juice, and you’ve got a breakfast worth savoring.

Recipe Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup escarole, cleaned and chopped
• 1 sunny-side-up egg, seasoned with a pinch of kosher salt
• 1/2 orange, segmented (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the Maple Mustard Dressing:

• 1/2 teaspoon spicy mustard
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (Grade B preferred)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Bacon and Shallot Mixture:

• 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 shallot, diced

How To Make Giada American Breakfast Rice Bowl

Prepare the Maple Mustard Dressing:

1. Whisk mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.

Cook the Bacon and Shallot Mixture:

1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces.
2. Cook the bacon for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until most of the fat is rendered and bacon is almost crisp.
3. Stir in the diced shallot and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until the bacon is fully crisp and the shallots are soft and golden.
4. Drain the mixture on a paper towel and set aside.

Assemble the Bowl:

1. Place the cooked brown rice at the bottom of your bowl.
2. Drizzle half of the Maple Mustard Dressing over the rice.
3. Add the escarole to one corner of the bowl, on top of the rice.
4. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the escarole.
5. Spoon the Bacon and Shallot Mixture next to the escarole.
6. Nestle the sunny-side-up egg in the open space of the bowl.
7. Top with a few cracks of black pepper.
8. Scatter orange segments around the bowl, if using, for a burst of fresh sweetness.

Recipe Tips

• Cook rice perfectly: Use a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio for brown rice, and let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking to fluff it perfectly.
• Crisp up bacon: For extra-crispy bacon, cook it slowly on medium-low heat. This allows the fat to render fully, leaving evenly crisp pieces.
• Make ahead dressing: Prepare the Maple Mustard Dressing up to 3 days in advance. Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge and shake well before using.
• Swap the greens: Not a fan of escarole? Substitute with baby spinach or kale for a slightly different but equally delicious flavor and texture.
• Try citrus variations: Use grapefruit or blood orange instead of regular orange segments to add a slightly tangy, vibrant twist to the dish.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Check out More Recipes:

• Ricotta Toast with Strawberries
• Giada Smoked Trout Frittata
• Giada Sausage, Spinach, and Apple Strata