Wild Rice
I have been SO uninspired lately.
I like seriously had to google dinner the other night.
This is a quick post because I have a lot of shit to do today but here’s an easy recipe to make brown rice exciting again.
Because not only is brown rice seriously underrated but we’re still working on that new years resolution, right?
Wild Brown Rice
What I Used
3-4 cups Cooked Brown Rice. 1 Habenero Pepper. 8-10 Med Portabella Mushrooms. 1 cup Diced Pancetta or Bacon. 1 Handful Shredded Cabbage. 1 Egg. Olive Oil. Salt. Pepper.
What I Did
Cook the rice, according the instructions on the bag/box.
Meanwhile chop the mushrooms and dice the habenero pepper.
In a large skillet, add the pancetta bits and the mushrooms.
Cook over a medium flame, stirring often to prevent any bits from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
When the mushrooms are almost cooked, about 8 mins, add the habenero pepper and shredded cabbage.
Cook, tossing often, until the cabbage is wilted.
Season with salt & pepper.
When the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet and drizzle some olive oil on top.
Integrate the rice into the mixture, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Lastly, create an open space in the middle of the skillet and add 1 tbsp olive oil in it.
Crack an egg in the center of the pan, letting it cook for just a few seconds, before mixing it in the rice mixture.
Serve immediately.
So good. So good.
The best way to get inspired for new food is to go on some ridiculous new diet and be forced to cut something out haha. I’ve done paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, never a dull moment in the cycle of my never ending diet!!
Danika Maia
http://www.danikamaia.com
BLOGLOVIN
Hahahahahaha!!
Good lord woman!
Yeah no, that would make me miserable,
I’d just be posting recipes of me looking miserable
Inspired or not, I’ve git hunger pangs now. 😉
Yeah, that’s right.
😀
Omg that looks amazing!
And this is you when you’re not inspired? Dang girl!
Oh girl, this was nothing.
Just saute a bunch of random shit, crack an egg and add a starch and you’re done.
Ain’t nothin to it 😀
Now I know why I used to get this wrong… I’d do the egg much earlier! (before rice) DOH lol
I suppose if I’d looked up a recipe it could have highlighted my foolishness but where’s the fun in that?!
Thank God for your blog eh? Enlightening / saving enthusiastic novices like me across the globe
…and by ‘before the rice’ I mean one of the first ingredients! By the end the egg is an overcooked mess 😦
We all get in that rut! I’ve been in it myself lately, though I think I may be coming out of it now (thank God!). Even if you don’t feel inspired you inspire me with this post. That rice looks fantastic!
P.S. Is that a Jamie Oliver mortar and pestle?
Indeed it is madam, indeed it is!
Good eye!
And thank you this comment – it’s always nice knowing i’m not alone on this lol
I have one just like it!
That makes me really happy 🙂
Amazing stuff Dana. This is perfect.
Much Love, Mojisola
http://www.mojintouch.com
Thank you lady love, thank you 🙂
I had to go home in order to get cooking again. Feel you.
Yeah…spring fever is kicking in on all cylinders.
I don’t wanna do shit in the kitchen these days lol
Inspiration, that wily muse….where does she hide sometimes? I love me a bit of brown rice. Nice one, looks delicious and healthy.
Where DOES she hide?
That elusive ho..
“that elusive ho…” -> I actually laughed out loud!
Deffo need to use that line today
Aw man, un-inspriration eats balls. I feel like getting my ass over there to give to a hand (and a drinking buddy – wine-spiration can help in these desperate times).
Nice looking salad. brown rice is my shit!
Email me that challenge posting date would ya x
I wish you were closer too, imagine the shit we would create.
Oh wait – we’re already collaborating :p
…and the ruckus we would cause!
*contended sigh
Email sent to the greyandjen email address
I never thought to add these ingredients to my rice. I am inspired (LOL) – what a great quickie meal.
Yeah girl,
Just saute a bunch of random shit, add some rice and stir fry it up.
15 mins max.
Yum!
I Google dinner all the time. Not just when I’m feeling uninspired. Just a weird habit.
I love these kinds of recipes that can be mixed and matched. I bet shiitake mushrooms and Chinese sausage would be pretty cool subs in this too.
It’s funny you said that because yesterday I did it again Andouille sausage and shiitake mushrooms 🙂
It was magical.
Best dish for me to cook on a lazy afternoon. Easy and tasty
Good Job Dana.
Thank you so much!
Happy Friday 🙂
imaginative – YES, I would totally do this if I hadn´t sworn off rice completely! those mushrooms though!!! Salivatingggggggggggg. Anything with mushrooms is a win win for me! Gosh, I LOVE MUSHROOMS.
I like this though Dana, the recipe, quick, easy and tasty. And I´ve googled dinner half of my blogging life… soooo… yaaay to googled dinners!
Looks delish!
xoxo
Hahahaha!
You and Genie (commentator above) both love googling dinner.
I love mushrooms too, they’re so damn good!
mmph!
Absolutely love brown rice and this dish looks so mouth-watering!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.com
Yes, it definitely re-kindled my love for brown rice haha
xoxo
i’m gonna try this but with white rice lol, i don’t like the taste of brown rice :(, what else can i substitute the mushrooms with?
You can substitute with any vegetable; carrots, cucumbers, zucchini…
Or if you want the emphasis on meat, then add some sausage or shredded (roasted) chicken.
Shiiiit – I’m making myself hungry just writing this.
lol thank you 🙂
Doesn’t look uninspired at all – in fact, I think these pics are particularly beautiful!
Thank you so much lady love
xxoo
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You, uninspired- I cant and Wont believe it!
Food looks seriously yum, apart from the egg part. I hate egg…
Well you have inspired me, you and one other food/fashion blog I read to take cooking lessons this summer when I’m in Berlin. i have a mate who is a chef. I could totally learn on my own via YouTube etc but i need a push…I hope I get it!
Hahaha, you’ll get it!
How long are you in Berlin for?
For about 2 months, I cant wait!!
Nice!!
This looks so so soooo good!!! Gonna have to remix it for my almost vegan self. Maybe with cauliflower rice (I’m on a wheat-free stint) and maybe peas marinated in soy sauce for that saltiness instead of pancetta. BTW that serving bowl is gorgeous!!
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Thank you so much and I like your remix idea! Cauliflower rice is the bomb diggity 😀 🙂
BTW – serving bowl is just a mortar 🙂
xx
You know what? That is genius! Getting myself a bunch of pretty ass stone mortars and eating out of them lol. Gonna need 50 servings to fill up but it just looks so good!!!!
Hahahaha!
Go on and get you some!
I use them when I need help with portion control 😀
This looks really good! The cabbage looks like it adds a great touch both to the palette and visually. I’ve made rice with mushrooms and pine nuts and it was very tasty. This dish reminds me a little of that, but the cabbage I have never thought of. Have a great week, Dana!
xo, Bry
Swept.Away.to.Positano.Naughty&Nice
Hey Bry, my love!
Thank you babygirl, I hadn’t thought to add nuts to it but now that I think about it, that’s a great idea!
xxoo
LOL yeah.. new year’s resolution.. hahaha Thanks for the reminder. 😉 I always buy brown rice instead of white. I honestly think it tastes better
That’s the spirit!!
😀
A little pancetta can make anything more tasty!
Right?
Heehee
xx
Hi Dana! Yum! My husband loves anytime I throw an egg into some rice, game changer lol.
LOL, right?!
Totally a game changer, eggs are the shit 😀
Hahaha yes! The funny thing is I don’t actually like eggs… whyyyy?!!! 😦 sadness!! I wish I did, but I’ve never liked them ever since I was a little girl. Still cook them for him though! lol
What!
Damn Jackie….at least you’re still cooking them 😀