Eggplant, Pepper And Goat Cheese Terrine

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Eggplant, Pepper And Goat Cheese Terrine

Recipe By : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9734
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Text Import Cooking Right Show

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Large eggplant -- stems removed
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 Cup nicoise, kalamata or picholine olives -- pitted,
chopped
2 Tablespoons capers -- drained, rinsed
1 Tablespoon parsley, chives and basil (each) -- chopped
3 Large red or yellow bell peppers
8 Ounces fresh goat cheese -- beaten with
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted) -- coarsely chopped
Basil oil (recipe follows)
--Garnish--
Fresh herb salad and reduced balsamic vine


Slice eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices and brush generously with
olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and arrange in one layer on baking
sheets and broil in batches about 4 inches from heat until eggplant is
golden and tender. Transfer with a spatula to paper towels and allow to drain.

Combine the olives, capers and herbs in a bowl and set aside. Char the
peppers and remove the charred skin with the point of a knife. Discard the
stems and seeds and cut peppers lengthwise into wide strips.

Line a small 4-cup loaf pan or terrine with plastic wrap, leaving a 3 to
4-inch overhang. Arrange the eggplant, olive mixture, peppers, goat cheese
and pine nuts in several layers, beginning and ending with the eggplant.
Cover the eggplant with the plastic overhang and weight the terrine with a 4
- 5 pound weight, such as another loaf pan filled with canned goods, and
chill in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.

To unmold, remove the weights and invert the terrine onto a cutting board.
Remove the pan and the plastic wrap and carefully cut slices with a serrated
or electric knife. Place slices on chilled plates, and garnish with a small
fresh herb salad, drizzles of basil oil and reduced balsamic vinegar.

Yield: 4-6 servings

BASIL OIL

2 cups lightly packed herbs, large stems removed
1-2 cups olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Blanch the herbs in lightly salted, boiling water until they turn a bright
green (about 5 seconds). Drain and plunge immediately into ice water to stop
the cooking process and set the color. Blanching inactivates the enzymes
that cause herbs to turn brown develop an oxidized flavor.

Pat the herbs dry and add to a blender or food processor along with enough
olive oil to cover. Blend briefly to make a thick paste. Pour into a clean
tall jar and add enough oil to cover the puree by 2 inches. Stir well or
shake and store covered in the refrigerator for at least one day or up to 3
or 4 days depending on the color and flavor desired. Strain the oil
carefully through a fine filter or cheesecloth. The oil should be very
bright green and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper if desired and store
covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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NOTES : Show 10/17/9