Roasted Sweet Pepper and Eggplant Terrine |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 1440 Minutes |
Ready In: 1440 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Cooking Light 1992. Ingredients:
4 large sweet red peppers |
vegetable oil cooking spray |
2 lbs eggplants (peeled and cut in 1/2 inch slices) |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup basil leaves (divided) |
fresh basil leaf (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membranes. Place peppers skin side up on a baking sheet and flatten with palm of hand.
2. Broil 5.5 inches away from heat for 15- 20 minutes or until charred. Remove the peppers from the sheet reserving the liquid. Place in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the peppers cool completely. Remove the peppers, reserve the liquid and discard the skins. Set aside.
3. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over med high heat until hot. Add the eggplant in batches and sauté 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender.
4. Line a 8.5 by 4.5 by 3 inch loaf pan with heavy duty plastic wrap. Arrange 1/3 of the eggplant slices in the bottom. Combine reserved liquid from red peppers, the ground pepper, and salt. Drizzle 2 tsp over the eggplant.
5. Arrange one third of the basil over the eggplant and top with 1/3 of the peppers. Drizzle some of the reserve liquid over it.
6. Repeat layers twice using the rest of the ingredients.
7. Cover the loaf pan with a heavy duty plastic wrap. Place a heavy object about 2 to 3 pounds on top of the loaf pan.
8. Refrigerate terrine for 24 hours.
9. Invert onto serving patter. Remove the wrap. Slice with an electric knife. Garnish with fresh basil.
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