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    Black Rice Bounty Bowls

    Modified: Jan 3, 2021 · Published: Nov 14, 2016 by Ashley

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    This is part 2 of a feature on Fable: From Farm to Table in Ossining, New York. You can find part 1 here.

    Make the most of farm fresh produce with these vibrant, veggie-packed bowls.

    There's just something about a colorful assortment of local produce that gets me excited.

    Throw a dozen fresh eggs into the mix and I.am.in.heaven.

    Farm-fresh produce & eggs from Fable #BigFlavorsFromTheFarm

    After my morning on the farm with Tom and Anne, I was sent home with all sorts of goodies to experiment with in my tiny kitchen. I'm not gonna lie - it was hard not to just devour all of those tomatoes raw right from the pint, but I showed a bit of restraint.

    I took one of each type of tomato (which included heirloom varieties such as Cosmonaut Volkov, Sunkist, Pink Boar, Green Zebra and Indigo Rose), cut small pieces for myself, my husband, and my 4-year-old, and we had a good ol' tomato tasting.

    It's basically a science experiment, right?

    I liked 'em all, because I really have never met a (ripe) tomato that I didn't like. My son liked the Green Zebra and Indigo Rose best, and we ended up going back to the farm the following week to buy more.

    But I digress.

    Black Rice Bounty Bowls: Make the most of farm fresh produce with these vibrant, veggie-packed bowls. #BigFlavorsFromTheFarm

    Have you ever cooked with black rice? Or perhaps you've heard of it referred to as forbidden rice. Either way, it's a delicious, bold, colorful way to change up your dinner game.

    I decided to take a variety of the produce that I got from the farm (most of which was in the ground or on the vine just hours before I brought it home), sauté it together, and serve it on top of some of that aromatic black rice.

    Once the veggies were ready, I took the pan off the heat and stirred in some butter and fresh herbs. It added a nice richness, and the herbs really brightened the dish up. It was a bold mix of herbs, but they really worked well together.

    And what better way to finish off a dish like this than to put an egg on it?

    Black Rice Bounty Bowls: Make the most of farm fresh produce with these vibrant, veggie-packed bowls. #BigFlavorsFromTheFarm

    I've been experimenting with my Instant Pot a lot lately, and hard or soft boiling eggs is one of my favorite ways to use it. For this dish, I pressure cooked the eggs while I was sautéing the veggies, and topped the bowls with them right at the end.

    I love that runny yolk, but feel free to use hard boiled if that's more your style. You could even pop a fried egg right on top.

    If you haven't tried farm fresh eggs before, I beg you to give them a shot. The flavor is so much richer than the ones you buy at the store, and it's always fun to get to know the farmers and animals behind the food you eat. My son loved meeting the chickens at Fable, and after eating his bounty bowl, he dubbed their eggs, "the best eggs I ever had!". He also really enjoyed the black rice.

    This installment of #BigFlavorsFromTheFarm features a visit to Fable: From Farm to Table in Ossining, New York and a chat with owner Tom Deacon.

    All of the produce was top notch. And something that struck me was that the package of thyme contained the most delicate sprigs I've ever encountered. I honestly don't even think I would have had to strip the leaves off of the stems. So tender!

    Feel free to use this recipe as a starting point to use up any mix of veggies and herbs that you have on hand. There are so many fun combinations to try out, and so many ways to top these bowls, too.

    I think I'll do a crispy fried egg with a runny yolk next time...

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    Black Rice Bounty Bowls

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minuntes
    • Total Time: 0 hours
    • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
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    Make the most of farm fresh produce with these vibrant, veggie-packed bowls.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup black rice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
    • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes
    • 1 zucchini, chopped (about 4 cups)
    • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
    • 3 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped

    To Serve:

    • 4 soft boiled eggs (or hard boiled, if you prefer), halved
    • Thinly sliced radishes
    • Additional fresh herbs, chopped (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Cook rice according to package directions.
    2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, thyme sprigs, and red pepper flakes and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 3-5 minutes.
    3. Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until zucchini is tender and starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, season, let simmer until the tomatoes start to break down and get saucy, about 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in butter and fresh herbs. Taste for seasoning and add a little more salt and pepper if needed.
    4. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top each with ¼ of the vegetable mixture and 2 soft boiled egg halves. Sprinkle on radishes and additional herbs, if desired. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 460
    • Sugar: 5.3 g
    • Sodium: 176.2 mg
    • Fat: 22.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 42.8 g
    • Fiber: 3.1 g
    • Protein: 22.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 514.9 mg

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