JEFFERSON'S VEGETABLE LAYER CAKE

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, stemmed, seeded and flattened
2 medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1 medium yellow squash, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1 medium eggplant, trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 red tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
20 medium fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai basil
2 mangoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 yellow tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
5 sheets gelatin
1 cup Tomato Water
5 ounces fresh goat cheese
Aged balsamic vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the peppers, zucchini, squash, and eggplant, on rimmed baking sheets in a single layer. Drizzle with half of the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven, and bake for 10 minutes. Turn vegetables over, drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender and cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes more.
  • Layer the vegetables in a 9-inch springform pan, in the following order: eggplant, red pepper, yellow squash, red tomatoes, 10 basil leaves, zucchini, mango, and yellow tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange remaining 10 basil leaves decoratively on top of the cake.
  • Soak the gelatin sheets in enough cold water to cover. In a small saucepan, place the tomato water over medium heat until hot to the touch. Squeeze the excess water from the gelatin sheets, and add to the tomato water. Stir until dissolved. Let cool slightly. Measure 1 cup; set remaining tomato water aside for another use. Pour evenly over the cake.
  • Wrap with plastic wrap, and transfer to refrigerator until set, about 1 hour.
  • Slice cake, and serve garnished with a leaf of basil, and a tablespoon-sized scoop of goat cheese. Drizzle plate with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately.

joseph ogyampa amoah
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This dish looks delicious! I'm going to have to try it this weekend.


Asad Iqbal
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I'm not sure how this dish is going to turn out, but I'm excited to try it!


fluture unicorn unicorn
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This is the most beautiful vegetable dish I've ever seen. I'm going to have to try it for my next dinner party.


Dhanhangma Rai
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This dish is a work of art! I can't wait to see how it tastes.


Jay Mielkei
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook vegetables. This recipe is definitely on my to-try list.


diyem celal saber
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This is a great recipe for anyone who is looking for a fun and easy way to get their kids to eat their vegetables.


tiky
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this dish looks so good that I might have to give it a try.


manoo manoo
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This recipe looks delicious and healthy. I'm definitely going to try it.


Umer JAVED
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I love the idea of a vegetable layer cake! It's such a fun and unique way to serve vegetables.


M Rafiq qadri
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This dish is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to try it.


Gary Trew
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This is one of the most creative and delicious vegetable dishes I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


allison lannoy
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Qammar Zaman Samoon
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This vegetable layer cake was a hit with my family! The flavors and textures were amazing, and it was so much fun to assemble.