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Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
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Place in bag and let stand 10 minutes.
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Peel and seed peppers.
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Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Preheat broiler.
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Brush both sides of eggplant with oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Broil until cooked through and golden, about 3 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Brush both sides of zucchini with oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Puree cheese in processor until smooth.
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With machine running, add 3 tablespoons oil through feed tube.
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Add bell peppers; process using on/off turns until peppers are coarsely chopped and cheese mixture begins to color.
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Add thyme.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Line 9x5-inch glass loaf pan with plastic, leaving 4-inch overhang.
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Place single layer of zucchini in bottom of pan, covering completely and trimming to fit.
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Spread 1/3 of cheese mixture over.
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Top with 1/3 of chopped arugula and 1/3 of olives.
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Cover with single layer of eggplant, trimming to fit.
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Spread 1/3 of cheese over, top with 1/3 of chopped arugula and 1/3 of olives.
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Repeat with remaining zucchini, cheese, chopped arugula and olives.
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Finish with layer of eggplant.
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Fold plastic over to cover; press down gently on eggplant.
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Cover; chill until firm, at least 6 hours.
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(Can be made 2 days ahead.
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Keep chilled.
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Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
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Line platter with arugula leaves.
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Open plastic wrap on top of terrine.
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Unmold terrine onto platter, lift off pan and peel off plastic.
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Serve with bread.