Best with Organic Cooked Beets

Creamy Basil & Beet Terrines

Prep Time: 25 min // Cook Time: 2 hours or overnight chill in fridge Servings: Makes 8, 3.75 oz. terrines in a 12-cup muffin pan

What to do

  1. Line 8 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan evenly with plastic wrap and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of food processor, combine the feta, cream cheese, basil, chives, thyme, salt, and black pepper and process until smooth and tinted light green. Transfer half of the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Add the beets to the remaining cheese mixture in the food processor and process until smooth. Add some of the herbed cheese mixture to the bottom of each muffin cup and spread it in one even layer. Layer over the beet cheese evenly across the green layers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. To serve, remove the terrines from their molds and discard the plastic wrap. Place onto one large serving board or plates with a variety of vegetables and crackers for serving.

**Terrines will keep well, covered, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

What you’ll Need

6 oz crumbled feta cheese

12 oz cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed

¼ cup chopped chives

1 tbsp chopped thyme

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

3 oz Love Beets Organic Cooked Beets (or about 1/3 cup chopped)

Variety of colorful veggies and crackers, for serving