Galette is a French term used for free form crusty cakes; think, buckwheat crepes from the Normandy area. I love galettes, either sweet or savory, they are wonderful. And I really love their rustic appearance. I know when I see a Galette that it will be simple good food.
I had some beets left over from the market last weekend and decided I would make a simple galette with them. I seasoned my pastry dough with a generous handful of fresh thyme and then lined the dough with goat cheese, beets, olive oil and a sprinkle of maldon salt. It was lovely, really lovely and made the perfect light dinner, especially when paired with some soup or a small salad.
Do you like Galettes? If so, are you sweet or savory? What is your favorite recipe? Do tell ….. we are always looking for new inspiration from our readers.
Recipe: Beet and Goat Cheese Galette
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I have been meaning to try galettes, but dough intimidates me so! My fiance loves beets and goat cheese though, so I will try this out when our farm share comes in next week.
Wow! A savory galette! Luscious! Love the beet (yellow?! Beautiful!) and goat cheese combo. Love the beautiful way to serve this in a galette. Fab, Denise!
in Spanish the term is galleta; same thing for cookie. This looks entirely too delicious even tho I’m not a beet fan at all. You make them look appetizing for sure!
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Sigh – I miss galettes… After eating so many in Brittany this Christmas, I thought I would never want another one but think I am ready now! Yours has the most beautiful colour!
Gosh…I feel rather dense.
AP flour?
I LOVE galettes (My favorite is strawberry rhubarb!), but that’s probably because I’m crazy for pie. I’ve never had a savory one, but I love beets and this looks incredible.
Pretty, pretty. And tasty too, I’m sure. I love beets and goat cheese in any form. No photos of it cooked though? You must have been too hungry to snap any.
This is brilliant making a galette out of beet and goat cheese. I haven’t tried new ones. My favorite is still the the one with gruyere cheese and some eggs on top. Some strawberries and mascarpone cheese is what I’m craving right now too.
This looks & sounds so delicious–when I saw the title in my RSS feed, I immediately clicked it because I was so intrigued. Our market opens tomorrow, and I’m hoping to find some gorgeous beets so this can be on this week’s menu. Thanks for the idea and super-clear recipe!