Vegan Tomato Galette
on Sep 04, 2024
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A Vegan Tomato Galette looks fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy to make! This rustic tomato tart starts with a flakey, buttery pie crust. Then it’s baked to perfection with tangy whipped feta cheese and juicy sliced tomatoes.
Serve for brunch, lunch, or dinner alongside a zesty green salad, and prepare to be amazed by this delicious (and dairy-free!) tomato galette recipe.
Tomato Galette Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
A galette is a rustic tart that involves a crispy base of either pie dough or puff pastry. Then it’s topped with fresh fruit, or savory vegetables, and baked until golden brown. It’s informal and un-fussy, but majorly delicious!
Especially this homemade tomato tart with dairy-free whipped feta. Think buttery, flakey pie crust, filled with melty, gooey cheese and perfectly cooked tomatoes. The result is absolutely divine and while it may look like pizza, it’s something all its own. Kinda like pizza meets pastry in the best way!
And if you’re looking for more amazing tomato recipes, check out these Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes, my favorite Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, or this refreshing Stone Fruit and Tomato Salad recipe!
Dairy-Free Tomato Galette Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make a homemade tomato galette! The measurements can be found on the recipe card below, but here’s a look at what you’ll need:
Tomatoes – fresh tomatoes are the star of the show! Opt for medium sized tomatoes so they fit into the tart.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – this ingredient seasons the tomatoes and adds silkiness to the filling.
Firm Tofu – creates a creamy base for the cheesy filling.
Vegan Feta Cheese – I like to use Follow Your Heart or VioLife for this recipe.
Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper – this blend of spices adds great flavor to the filling and compliments the fresh tomatoes.
Rice Vinegar and Lemon Juice – adds a bright, zesty flavor to the cheesy filling.
Vegan Pie Dough – recipe below. You’ll just need flour, salt, sugar, vegan butter, and water to make your own flakey pie crust!
Fresh Basil or Chives – for garnishing.
How to Make a Vegan Tomato Galette
The recipe can be found on the recipe card below, but here’s some tips to ensure this recipe is a success!
Step One – Make the Dough
Making vegan pie dough is very easy, and this one only requires 5 simple ingredients! Just make sure to factor in some rest time for this recipe, because the dough needs to chill for about 2 hours before you roll it out. I usually make the dough the night before, that way it’s ready when I am.
Step Two – Make the Filling
One of the reasons this tomato galette is so spectacular is the rich and tangy, gooey, cheesy filling! It can be made in about a minute by combining the ingredients listed below in a small food processor like this one.
Step Three – Assemble the Galette
To assemble the galette, simply roll out the dough. Then slather on the dairy-free Whipped Feta Filling, and top with sliced tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Then fold in the sides to create a beautiful, rustic-looking tart.
Step Four – Bake
Bake until the cheese becomes bubbly and the crust is golden brown on the bottom. And make sure to let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing so it has time to set. Serve with a zesty green salad on the side and enjoy!
Vegan Tomato Galette
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 stick vegan butter, use sticks not the kind in the tub, I use Earth Balance
- 3 tbsp ice cold water
For the Filling
- 2-3 medium tomatoes
- 8 oz vegan feta cheese, room temperature, I use Follow Your Heart Feta Crumbles
- ¼ block firm tofu
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1½ tbsp olive oil,
- 1 tbsp white rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh basil
Instructions
Make the Pie Dough
- Start by cutting the vegan butter sticks into small cubes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Next, combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk to combine, and then add the cold butter cubes. Use clean hands to press the butter into the flour, and stop mixing when a shaggy dough appears with some chunky pieces of butter still remaining.
- Make a well in the center of the bowl and add the cold water. Start with 3 tbsp and add another ½ tbsp if needed. Mix for just long enough to bring the dough together into a crumbly mixture (it doesn't need to stick together yet) and then turn it out onto a clean countertop.
- Gently knead the dough just long enough to bring it together, then shape the pie dough into a ball, working quickly so that the butter doesn't get too soft. Form the dough into a disk, and wrap tightly with cling wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Roll Out the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, then unwrap the pie dough disk and allow it to come to room temperature so it's easy to roll out without cracking.
- Then lightly flour the the countertop and a rolling pin and roll the dough into a 14 inch circle. I start with the rolling pin in the middle of the disk and roll forward, backward, to the side and then to the other side. Then rotate the dough 90 degrees and repeat. Tip: Flip the dough over every fourth rotation to prevent sticking. This helps a lot!
- Place on a lined cookie sheet, cover with a clean towel, and chill until ready to use.
Make the Whipped Feta Filling
- Combine the tofu, vegan feta cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, white rice vinegar, and lemon juice in a small food processor blender. Add 1 tbsp of the olive oil and blend until smooth.
Assemble
- Remove the dough from the fridge, and spread the whipped feta filling on top. Leave a 1 inch border around the edge. Then thinly slice the tomatoes and pat lightly with a paper towel. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the feta filling, overlapping slightly.
- Then fold in the edges of the dough over the filling, leaving the middle part open. Drizzle with the remaining ½ tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown on the bottom. Then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing so the tart can set.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh chives and enjoy!
Rate
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Notes
- Make sure to use vegan butter sticks, not the kind in the tub. This makes a difference!
- Be sure to allow the feta cheese to come to room temperature before blending, or it won’t mix properly. I set it out on the counter to warm up a little about 30 minutes before I start the filling.
- I know it’s hard to wait, but it’s important to let the galette sit for at least 15 minutes after it comes out of the oven. This allows the crust to finish setting and keeps the filling in place.
