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Egg-studded Vegetable Terrine

This delicious vegetable loaf is so pretty when sliced – it represents the colors of spring and the egg is symbolic of Easter and the circle of life.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 37 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 slice Lemon
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Finely Diced Onion
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 bag Frozen Spinach (large bag; thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1-2 Finely Diced Carrots
  • ½ bunch Diced Asparagus
  • ½ tbsp Salt
  • ¼ tbsp Crushed Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Fresh Nutmeg
  • ½ cup Shredded Cheese (I prefer white cheddar here but use your favorite cheese)
  • 3 Additional Eggs (beaten)
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • 2-3 tbsp Hellmann's Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs (panko is great here but any will do)

Instructions
 

  • Place 6 Eggs in saucepan, cover with cold water and add a slice of Lemon - bring to a boil then turn off heat and let eggs rest in covered pot for 3 minutes. Place eggs in an iced water bath for 5 minutes - then peel (the lemon slice will make peeling easier), leave whole and set aside.
  • Sauté Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Spinach, Carrots, Asparagus, Salt, Black Pepper and Nutmeg for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add Shredded Cheese, 3 Additional Beaten Eggs, Heavy Cream, Mayonnaise, Pecorino Romano Cheese and Breadcrumbs. Blend well.
  • Spray then line a large loaf pan with parchment paper overlapping the sides (this way you have a handle to release the finished loaf). Spray or butter the parchment paper.
  • Place ½ of the vegetable mixture in lined loaf pan. Line the boiled eggs (they should be a little soft and creamy) end to end in the center of the spinach layer. Top eggs with remaining ½ of spinach mixture. Pack lightly with damp fingertips.
  • Bake in a 350℉ oven for about 35-40 minutes or until hot and firm to the touch. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before lifting from pan. Slice and serve.

Notes

This is a lovely side dish to an Easter meal or a star attraction to any salad course. This terrine is also great using only spinach and eggs.
Keyword Egg, Terrine, Vegetable