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Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 (8-oz) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c dry breadcrumbs
  •  Cheese filling:
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 (8-oz) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c basil leaves, sliced
  •  Pesto:
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  •  Additional ingredients:
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 56 table wafer crackers
  •  Fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • 2 large yellow bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat broiler.
  • Step #2 To prepare pesto, cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds & membranes.
  • Step #3 Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil wrap-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
  • Step #4 Broil 10 mins or until blackened.
  • Step #5 Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
  • Step #6 Let stand 15 mins.
  • Step #7 Peel & discard skin.
  • Step #8 Combine peppers & next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a mixer or food processor/blender; process until smooth.
  • Step #9 To prepare cheese filling, 1/4 tsp salt, mix cheeses, & red pepper in a medium bowl; stir well.
  • Step #10 Line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic wrap to extend over edges of pan.
  • Step #11 Spread about 1 c of cheese mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Step #12 Spread 1/2 c pesto over cheese mixture.
  • Step #13 Repeat procedure with remaining cheese filling & pesto, ending with cheese filling.
  • Step #14 Cover up & put in the fridge 6 hrs or overnight.
  • Step #15 To serve, invert terrine onto a platter; remove plastic wrap.
  • Step #16 Garnish with extra basil leaves, if desired.
  • Step #17 Serve with crackers.
  • Enjoy the Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine recipe

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