Description
This Mediterranean Vegetable Galette is a rustic, savory tart featuring a flaky puff pastry crust filled with an assortment of colorful, thinly sliced vegetables and creamy herbed goat cheese. Perfectly seasoned with fresh thyme and olive oil, this easy-to-make galette bakes to golden perfection, making it an elegant appetizer or a light main dish ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry or pie dough
Vegetables
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup herbed goat cheese or ricotta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or basil, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is properly heated for a perfectly crisp galette crust.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a mixing bowl, toss the thinly sliced zucchini, red and yellow/orange bell peppers, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh chopped thyme or basil. This seasoning adds flavor and helps tenderize the vegetables during baking.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out your puff pastry or pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Then transfer it gently onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Spread Cheese: Evenly spread the herbed goat cheese or ricotta in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges to fold over later.
- Arrange Vegetables: Layer the seasoned vegetables over the cheese, overlapping them slightly to cover the surface beautifully and ensure every bite is filled with flavor.
- Fold Edges and Brush with Egg Wash: Carefully fold the 2-inch dough border over the vegetable filling, creating rustic pleats as you go. Brush the exposed crust with beaten egg to give it a glossy, golden finish when baked.
- Bake the Galette: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown and the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the galette cool slightly on the baking sheet before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute herbed goat cheese with ricotta or feta for a different but equally delicious flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as eggplant or mushrooms depending on your preference.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or basil to enhance the Mediterranean flavor profile.
- The beaten egg wash ensures a shiny, golden crust; you can omit it for a vegan option and expect a less glossy finish.
- To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie dough or puff pastry brand available in stores.
