Serves: 8
Total Calories: 8
1 Prepare the peppers, see below. Trim the eggplants and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Layer the slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand at least 30 minutes.
2 Preheat the oven to 450°F. Brush two large jelly roll pans with oil.
3 Rinse the eggplant slices in cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the eggplant in the pans in a single layer. Brush with oil. Bake the eggplant about 10 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Turn the pieces with tongs and bake about 10 minutes more or until tender and lightly browned.
4 Drain the peppers and cut them into 1-inch strips.
5 Line an 8 × 4 × 3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the bottom of the pan, overlapping them slightly. Make a layer of the roasted peppers over the eggplant. Sprinkle with some of the basil, garlic, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue layering, pressing each layer down firmly, until all of the ingredients are used. Cover with plastic wrap and weight the contents with a second loaf pan filled with heavy cans. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 3 days.
6 To serve, uncover the terrine and invert it onto a serving place. Carefully remove the plastic wrap. Cut the terrine into thick slices. Serve cold or at room temperature.
PREPARE PEPPERS
1 Cover the broiler pan with foil. Place the broiler pan about 3 inches away from the heat source. Place the whole peppers on the pan. Turn on the broiler to high. Broil the peppers, turning them frequently with tongs, about 15 minutes or until the skin blisters and they are charred all over. Put the peppers in a bowl. Cover with foil and let cool.
2 Cut the peppers in half, draining the juices into a bowl. Peel off the skins and discard the seeds and stems.
3 Cut the peppers lengthwise into 1-inch strips and place them in a serving bowl. Strain the juices over the peppers.
From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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