Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus extra for oiling pans
- 1 (1-pound) globe eggplant, stem and bottom ends trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 pound zucchini, stem and bottom ends trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash, stem and bottom ends trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10 ounces soft, mild goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large red bell peppers (about 1 pound), roasted, cored, seeds and skins removed, cut into 3 or 4 large pieces
- 16 ounces fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, then blanched, squeezed dry, and coarsely chopped
- 2 large yellow bell peppers (about 1 pound), roasted, cored, seeds and skins removed, cut into 3 or 4 large pieces
- 1 recipe Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
- Toasted croutons, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease with olive oil. Arrange some of the eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash slices in a single layer on the sheets, slightly overlapping them. Brush with olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake until soft and just golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate to cool. Repeat with the remaining vegetable slices.
In a large bowl, combine the goat cheese with the basil, parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and mix well.
In a 6-cup terrine (12 by 3 by 3 inches), arrange the eggplant slices crosswise over the bottom and up the sides, overlapping the slices to completely cover the terrine. The ends of the slices should overhang the sides of the terrine. Top the eggplant with thin layers of red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, spinach, and yellow bell pepper. Crumble a layer of the goat cheese mixture on top of the yellow bell pepper, and repeat the layering with the remaining vegetable slices. Bring the overhanging eggplant slices up over the terrine. Wrap the terrine loosely in plastic wrap. Top with an equal-size terrine or a piece of cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil. Place a brick or heavy pot on top of the terrine and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or for up to 24 hours.
Remove the terrine from the refrigerator. Remove the weight and unwrap. Slice with a very sharp knife and serve 1 thick or 2 thin slices per person with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce and toasted croutons.
Sun Dried Tomato Sauce:
- 1 cup tightly packed sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed), reconstituted in hot water and drained
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper and puree on high speed. With the motor running, gradually add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until well combined. Pour into a container until ready to serve.
Yield: about 2 cups
Photo: Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Terrine Recipe
















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By amandagamberale...
Columbus, OH
on April 07, 2010
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A really great, refreshing dish! My family has been making this for a number of years now. We typically have it for Easter as its a great way to get a bunch of fresh spring veggies on the table. It is totally worth the time spent. We usually skip the sun dried tomato sauce and croutons. Sometimes just serving with a splatter of store bought balsamic glaze. This past Easter we used a goat cheese infused with figs. It gave the terrine a whole new spin, totally delicious. Don't be afraid to try another kind of fruited cheese in there!
By dbrethen62_12054285
Elk Rapids, 62
on August 09, 2009
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Anyone know how far in advance this can be made? Thanks!
By lchiaberta_6497996
youngstown, OH
on January 22, 2008
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Very easy to make, excellent taste and a presentation to die for: what else can one ask for? I substituted feta cheese to the goat cheese and simply added less salt. This is a keeper!!
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