Ratatouille Terrine

• 2 medium eggplants (2 1/2 lbs.), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 13 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup jarred tapenade (black olive paste)
• 3 medium red bell peppers, roasted and cut lengthwise into 3 sections
• 7 oz. soft, mild goat cheese, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 small clove garlic, sliced
• 4 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 6 Tbs. olive oil

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Arrange eggplant slices in single layer on baking sheets; brush both sides of eggplant with oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
3. Broil eggplant in batches until golden and tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Transfer eggplant to paper towels to drain.
5. Line an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang.
6. Layer eggplant, olive paste, bell peppers and cheese in pan, beginning and ending with eggplant.
7. Cover with plastic overhang and place 3- to 4-lb.
8. weight (such as another loaf pan filled with canned goods) on top.
9. Chill 24 hours.
10. Make sauce: In food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, garlic, vinegar, oil, 2 tablespoons water and salt and pepper to taste.
11. Process until smooth.
12. To serve, remove weight, invert terrine onto cutting board, and discard plastic wrap.
13. Cut terrine into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
14. Pour a little basil sauce onto serving plates, tilting to spread sauce.
15. Arrange terrine slices on sauce.

eggplants, olive oil, tapenade, red bell peppers, goat cheese, fresh basil, parsley, clove garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/ratatouille-terrine/ (may not work)