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Vegetable and Goat Cheese Terrine

Course: Appetizer
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant cut into 1/4 inch slices (I used a mandolin to do this)
  • 1 - 2 whole roasted red peppers I used canned
  • 1 small butternut squash cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 bag frozen spinach steamed and squeezed dry (could also use fresh)

For the filling

  • 2-3 ounces goat cheese room temperature
  • 4 ounces ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh or dried herbs to taste: try basil thyme, parsley or mint alone or in combination (I used thyme)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat. Gather the ring molds and tops and arrange on a tray covered with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the sliced vegetables on the tray, sprinkle or spray with a small amount of water and roast until tender. Turn and repeat the spray if needed.
  • If desired, cook the eggplant on a grill pan in order to add marks.
  • Mix the filling and set aside while the vegetables are roasting and cooling.
  • Arrange all the vegetables and the filling within reach and put the layers together to create the terrine. For each ring mold, I used the eggplant on the outside, allowing the slices to drape over the sides. Then I trimmed the butternut squash to fit the mold and act as the top of my terrine. The other ingredients were layered in a way that was pleasing to me.
  • When the terrine is full, fold the eggplant slices over, trimming to enclose the terrine. Cover with the foil wrapped circle and place the tray in the fridge. Place a large can on top of each terrine to act as a weight.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, remove the mold and, if necessary, invert the terrine on a plate. Cut into slices or wedges, whichever is easier.