This savory Kale, Butternut Squash & Walnut Galette, featuring walnuts in both the crust and filling, makes a delicious and elegant vegetarian meal for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week).
Why You’ll Love This Galette
This rustic galette is a simple yet decadent vegetarian option for the fall and winter months.
The buttery crust is dotted with walnuts, giving it a wonderful crunchy texture. The filling is made with seasonal vegetables, and more walnuts added at the end for a crunchy topping. Dijon mustard and Gruyère provide an additional punch of flavor.
Preparing This Savory Galette
This galette starts with a traditional savory pie dough, with pieces of walnuts mixed in for some crunch. The chilled dough is rolled out and topped with a thin layer of Dijon and freshly grated Gruyère just before baking. This not only provides an extra layer of flavor but it also acts as a kind of barrier between the dough and the sautéed vegetable filling, which prevents the crust from getting soggy while baking.
The filling is made up of sautéed shallots, garlic, kale and butternut squash. Adding a splash of balsamic vinegar wakes up the vegetables and adds yet another dimension of flavor. The dough is brushed with egg wash just before baking to give it a nice golden exterior.
Tips & Tricks
- The key to a flaky crust for this galette is making sure the butter and water are very cold when mixing the dough. Try keeping the butter cubes in the freezer while measuring out the other ingredients.
- After cooking and cooling the vegetables for the filling, be sure to discard any excess liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl before adding them to the crust. This helps prevent the crust from getting soggy while baking.
- Feel free to prepare the dough and filling ingredients in advance, but do not assemble it until just before baking; otherwise, the dough could become soggy.
- If looking to serve dinner tonight and keep some leftovers for the week, try doubling the recipe and rolling the dough out onto a rectangular baking sheet. Then cut it into bite-sized squares for the perfect finger food!
- Swap out your favorite vegan savory pie dough recipe and omit the cheese (or use your favorite plant-based cheese) to make this recipe vegan.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by California Walnuts. However, all opinions are my own.
