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    Home » Appetizers

    Zucchini & Asparagus Terrine

    Published: Jul 31, 2018 · Updated: Nov 18, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This no cook zucchini terrine is a delicious dish for summer and is served cold.   A pretty low carb and keto appetizer or picnic dish, it will become a family favourite.  Or enjoy for a light lunch.

    zucchini vegetable terrine

    Lightly cooked zucchini ribbons encase a cheesy mixture of ricotta and feta with the bright green of the asparagus spears adding a delicate flavour and an appetising colour.  

    There’s a bit of preparation with the cooking of the zucchini slices but it’s fun to assemble.  Perhaps something the kids would enjoy helping you with.

    What is a vegetable terrine?

    A vegetable terrine is made from layers of vegetables held together with a cheese or a gelatine mixture. They are made in a loaf tin and need to set overnight, making them a great make ahead recipe for parties and gatherings.

    You could serve this vegetable terrine as an appetiser with a dash of pepper or tomato coulis or with a side salad for a healthy and hearty lunch.   For the non-vegetarians out there, perhaps this zucchini terrine could have smoked salmon added to the layers? 

    zucchini vegetable terrine on a plate

    My advice on cooking the zucchini strips is to cook them gently and not too long.   The water content in the zucchini will see shrinkage as great as George Constanza from Seinfeld in a cold pool.  It took me a few zucchini strips to realize this, but they were set aside to cover any gaps. 

    The taste of this zucchini terrine is light, and I think the pesto helped give it an extra flavour.   I even enjoy a slice cold for breakfast the next day.  Being a vegetarian dish, the Chief Taster was not circling it like a hungry lion.   So, the zucchini terrine was safe and made it to the next day.

    slice vegetable terrine

    How to make a zucchini terrine

    I found this a fun dish to assemble with most of the cooking time being on the zucchini as you need to cook the ribbons in batches.   There is a satisfying moment when you turn out the chilled zucchini terrine, remove the clingfilm and see the green loaf with the pretty zucchini strips.  I added a couple of yellow zucchinis for a colour contrast, but they didn’t stand out as much as I had hoped.

    Recipe Steps

    1. Thinly slice the zucchini using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.
    2. Grill or fry the zucchini slices. They need to be cooked.
    3. Lightly steam the asapragus.
    4. Line a 1lb loaf tin with clingfilm.
    5. Line the loaf tin with the cooked zucchini strips. Make sure that the strips are overhanging the tin.
    6. Layer a cheese mixture and cooked asparagus in the tin.
    7. Fold the overhanging zucchini strips over the filling. Add more zucchini strips to seal the top.
    8. Chill, then unwrap and serve.
    vegetable terrine process
    vegetable terrine process

    Try this as a make ahead dish.  You could even make it the day before serving.  If you are having a dinner party it would be an ideal appetiser to make ahead.  To me, it would be a perfect picnic food, but I’d cut it into slices beforehand, so the picnic is less messy.  

    Recipe Tips

    Halve any thick asparagus tips to make an even layer as possible.

    Make sure you leave a generous over hang of clingfilm in the tin.

    Gently cook the zucchini quickly so not to shrink the strips too much.

    You could add fresh herbs to the cheese mixture.  I’d suggest mint or dill.

    Feel free to add other cheese.  I’d keep the ricotta as the base but perhaps cream cheese or goats cheese would be a delicious addition.

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    Zucchini Asparagus Terrine

    Angela Coleby
    A no baked zucchini terrine that makes a delicious light lunch or appetiser
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Resting time 2 hrs
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine American, Vegetarian
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 180 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 Zucchini Medium
    • 4 tablespoons Olive oil
    • 10.58 oz Asparagus About 20 Spears
    • 5.29 oz Ricotta cheese
    • 3.5 oz Feta cheese crumbled
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1 tablespoon Pesto optional
    • 1 Lemon zest & juice

    Instructions
     

    • Thinly slice the zucchini into strips with a vegetable peeler.
    • Heat a frying pan or griddle pan on a medium heat and add half the olive oil
    • Gently fry for 1-2 minutes until just tender, turning over when slightly golden. 
    • Add the other half of the olive oil as you continue to cook all the zucchini strips
    • Steam (or boil) the asparagus until just tender for about 3 minutes. Drain, dry and set aside.
    • In a bowl add the Ricotta, Parmesan, Feta cheese along with the lemon rind and juice. Mix well until combined and smooth.
    • Line a 1lb loaf tin with clingfilm making sure that there is an overhang.
    • Gently place the cooked zucchini strips on the bottom of the tin, laying them widthways with a slight overlap (this will be the top of the loaf so make it pretty!).
    • Continue placing the zucchini strips around the edge of the tin, making sure that the ends are overhanding over the tin. You will be folding these over later.
    • Spoon in half of the cheese mixture and spread evenly.
    • Gently spread half of the pesto over the cheese mixture.
    • Place the asparagus spears on top length ways.  
    • Repeat with the remaining pesto, cheese mixture and asparagus.
    • Fold the zucchini ends over the top and add more zucchini ribbons on top to cover the terrine.
    • Wrap the top of the terrine in the tin in clingfilm (if you have enough over hang this is easier)
    • Place a light weight on top to compress the layers and chill for at least 2 hours.
    • Unwrap the terrine and turn out onto a serving plate.
    • Slice, eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    Makes 8 Slices
    Nutritional Info per slice:  180 Calories, 15g Fat, 7g Protein, 6g Total Carbs, 2g Fibre, 4g Net Carbs
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 15gFiber: 2g
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    1. judy major

      August 04, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Excellent looks. Many Thanks.

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