Savory Galette
Posted Apr 03, 2023, Updated Feb 13, 2024
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In this savory galette recipe, vegetables & fresh herbs are sautéed with garlic and onion then mixed with cheese and baked in a flaky buttery crust. It’s an easy and delicious galette recipe that you’ll make on repeat.
One summer I visited my sister and she made a vegetable galette for dinner. After taking one bite I knew I had to run home and make the perfect savory galette for my own family.
I mean, what’s not to love? Your favorite veggies cooked with fragrant herbs, tossed with two types of cheese then baked in a buttery crust? :::: chef’s kiss ::::
Use your favorite in-season veggies to make this recipe your own!
Savory Galette: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Pie Crust: I suggest making half of this all butter pie crust recipe. (recipe included in the recipe card). Or use a single, store-bought pie crust in place of the homemade version in this savory galette recipe, but I homemade is always so much better.
- Olive oil. Avocado oil is a good substitute for olive oil.
- Yellow onion. white and red onions work well too.,
- Vegetables. I especially like to make this savory galette with fresh summer veggies from the farmer’s market and our garden. You can substitute your favorite vegetables.
- Parmesan and cheddar cheese. I love this combination in this recipe. You can use all parmesan or all cheddar instead of both – just be sure to use a total of 1 cup of cheese.
How to Make a Savory Galette
We’ll walk through this vegetable galette recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video!
Make the Galette Dough
The first step in this savory galette recipe is to make the dough, because it needs to chill for at least 1 hour before being rolled out and used to make the galette.
I always use a food processor to make pie and galette dough because it takes 3 minutes and it’s so easy. Check out this post for an in-depth look at making pie dough: Flaky Butter Pie Crust.
Begin by placing the flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade and pulse to combine.
Then, add the butter and cold water and process until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, begins to stick together, and holds together when pinched.
Once the dough sticks together, remove it from the food processor (it will be crumbly) and form into a flat disc about 1” thick.
Then, wrap the disc of dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight. If chilling overnight, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and then also in an airtight container or plastic bag for storage to prevent drying out.
Make the Savory Galette Filling
When the dough is towards the end of its chilling time, make the filling.
Begin by cooking the onion, minced garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes in a large skillet until the onions and bell peppers are soft (about 10 minutes).
Then, add the corn, salt, pepper, and basil and stir to combine.
Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese.
Make the Egg Wash
The egg was is optional, but recommend for a deep brown, shiny crust. To make it simply whisk the egg yolk and heavy cream together in a small bowl, then set it aside to use later.
Assemble
Once the dough is ready to go, preheat the oven and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, then set it aside.
Next, remove the dough from the refrigerator. On a well-floured surface, roll the galette dough into a 12” circle.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Then, arrange the savory galette filling in the center of the dough leaving a 1 ½” border all the way around the edges.
Carefully fold the edges over and pinch them together so there are no holes or cracks.
Then, use a pastry brush to gently brush the egg wash all over the dough.
Bake
Next, bake the savory galette in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the crust is golden-brown.
Serve
Let cool slightly then serve warm. I suggest serving it with a side salad (like this burrata salad or kale salad). You can serve it for lunch, as part of a yummy brunch (with more breakfast recipes), or even for dinner (my preference)!
Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze
A baked vegetable galette can be frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend wrapping either the entire galette or individual portions in plastic wrap and putting them in an airtight container or freezer-friendly storage bag to store in the freezer.
Savory Galette Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can make the filling and dough and chill it in the refrigerator overnight, then assemble the galette the next day when you’re ready to bake it. I don’t recommend making the entire, assembled galette and letting it sit overnight in the fridge, because you run the risk of the crust becoming soggy.
Yes! A baked galette can be frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend wrapping either the entire galette or individual portions in plastic wrap and putting them in an airtight container or freezer-friendly plastic bag to store in the freezer.
Thaw the frozen galette in the refrigerator overnight, then place it on a baking sheet and warm it in the oven preheated to 350 degrees F. until it’s heated all the way through. Then serve!
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Savory Galette Recipe
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup salted butter (cold & cubed)
- ¼ cup ice water
Filling
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ red bell pepper (diced, ½ cup)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced (about 1 ½ cups))
- 1 pint baby tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil (julienned)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
Egg Walsh
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade and pulse to combine.
- Add the butter and cold water and process until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, begins to stick together, and holds together when pinched.
- Remove dough from processor (it will be crumbly) and form into a flat disc about 1” thick.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight. If chilling overnight, put dough in plastic wrap and then also in an airtight container for storage to prevent drying out.
Make the Filling
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook onion, minced garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes in a large skillet until the onions and bell peppers are soft (about 10 minutes).
- Add corn, salt pepper, and basil and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese.
Make the Egg Wash
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and heavy cream, set aside.
Assemble
- Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, set aside.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator.
- On a well-floured surface, roll the galette dough into a 12” circle.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- Arrange the savory filling in the center of the dough leaving a 1 ½” border all the way around the edges.
- Carefully fold the edges over and pinch them together so there are no holes or cracks.
- Use a pastry brush to gently brush the egg wash all over the dough.
Bake, Cool & Serve
- Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the crust is golden-brown.
- Let cool slightly then serve warm
Video
Notes
- Pie Crust: I suggest making half of this all butter pie crust recipe. (recipe included in the recipe card). Or use a single, store-bought pie crust in place of the homemade version in this savory galette recipe, but I homemade is always so much better.
- Olive oil. Avocado oil is a good substitute for olive oil.
- Yellow onion. white and red onions work well too.,
- Vegetables. I especially like to make this savory galette with fresh summer veggies from the farmer’s market and our garden. You can substitute your favorite vegetables.
- Parmesan and cheddar cheese. I love this combination in this recipe. You can use all parmesan or all cheddar instead of both – just be sure to use a total of 1 cup of cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Fantastic! I was surprised how much flavor it had! And the crust is absolutely delicious. My husband bought a cucumber instead of a zucchini on accident but WOW it had a nice flavor and crunch. I’ve already sent this recipe to family and friends!
Can it be served at room temperature? I need something like this for a picnic.
Yes!
I made this – my first time at pastry – it was so easy and delicious! I used veggies I had in the fridge that needed using up so my filling was roasted brussels (with bacon), sweet peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. Cheese was a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan. It was SO good. Thank you, I love your website and will try more new recipes.