Ingredients

2 red peppers
2 yellow peppers ( or any peppers you have )
1 large eggplant
2 large zucchini
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion , finely sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 2/3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons gelatin
basil leaves ( to garnish )
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
ground black pepper
Bob's Grilled Vegetable Terrine is a Mediterranean dish that is great as a starter, a side dish or a light vegetarian main course. The grilled vegetables are layered with a sweet-sour mixture of raisins, tomato juice, and vinegar that add a depth of flavor to the dish. The Terrine can be made up to one day ahead of time, which makes it perfect for entertaining. It's a versatile dish that can be served cold or at room temperature.

Instructions

1.Preheat the barbecue grill to medium heat.
2.Cut the peppers lengthways into four slices, remove the seeds and slice thinly.
3.Cut the eggplant and zucchini lengthways into thin slices.
4.Brush vegetables with olive oil and season with black pepper.
5.Grill the vegetables until tender.
6.In a pan, sauté the red onion with a tablespoon of olive oil until soft.
7.Add raisins, tomato juice, and red wine vinegar to the pan.
8.Soak the gelatin in cold water for five minutes then stir it into the tomato juice mixture.
9.Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, and place the grilled vegetables into the pan, alternating each layer with sautéed onion raisin mixture.
10.Chill the terrine for at least three hours and up to one day.
11.In a bowl, whisk 6 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper
12.Slice the terrine into 2 cm thickness and serve with the dressing and garnish with basil leaves.

PROS

Bob’s Grilled Vegetable Terrine is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion.

The ingredients are affordable and easy to find, and the dish is very easy to make.

It is vegetarian and vegan-friendly and can be served as a side dish or main course.

CONS

The preparation time for the dish is a bit lengthy.

Since the dish consists mainly of vegetables, it may not be satisfying for those who require a high-protein diet.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of the terrine as it is soft and gel-like.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bob’s Grilled Vegetable Terrine is a healthy dish that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Eggplants are full of antioxidants, fiber, and minerals like potassium that can lower blood pressure levels.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in fiber, which can aid in weight loss.
Red peppers, on the other hand, are rich in Vitamin C that strengthens the immune system.
Tomato juice is a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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