If you even remotely like the earthy flavor of beats, the intense candy-like flavor of sweet potatoes, and the bold, creamy flavor of goat cheese, then this Sweet Potato Beet and Goat Cheese Galette is a must-try for you. And as if that isn’t enticing enough…those intense flavors are then wrapped in a warm, crispy, pastry shell that embodies an herbal garlic and basil flavor, making this a hearty, dare I say comforting Fall dish.
Even more, it’s Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, and most importantly, delicious! And amazingly enough, it came together really quick. The pastry dough can be combined in a matter of minutes using your food processor, then while the dough chills in the fridge, peel and slice the beets and sweet potatoes, then assemble and bake. It’s truly that easy. And the outcome, with its irregular edges, is somehow rustic and effortless, yet impressive.
This makes for a lovely meal for a small group, or a tasty appetizer or side for a crowd. Perhaps it could even accompany the Thanksgiving spread! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
{You’ll notice the recipe does not call for this small pepper shown above…I thought I’d use it, then decided I didn’t want to add any “kick” to this rustic, sweet, and creamy dish – so I nixed it!}
- 1 cup gluten free flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup butter, works best if cold and cut into 1" pieces
- ¼ cup ice cold water
- ¼-1/3 cup sliced onions
- 1-2 small beats, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 oz goat cheese
- Preheat oven to preheat for 400 degrees.
- While the oven heats, add gluten-free flour, coconut flour, sea salt, dried basil, garlic powder, and onion powder to bowl of food processor. Pulse 4-5 quick pulses to blend ingredients.
- Add in the cubed butter pieces and pulse until you have a small crumbly texture (see photos), then gradually add in the icy water until mixture comes together, do not over-blend.
- Flour a clean, dry surface, using gluten-free flour or coconut flour, then turn the mixture out and use your hands to form a 2" round, flat form. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and put in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes (or longer).
- While the dough refrigerates, peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes and beets. Then slice onions and set aside.
- After 30 minutes, roll the dough out on to your floured surface to create a thin (approx ⅛"-1/4") 10" circle.
- Layer the center of the dough with the sliced onions, then add a layer of sweet potatoes, then beets, reserving the most consistent and attractive beets and sweet potatoes to alternate for the top later. Make sure to leave about 1½"-2" border around the outside edge of the dough.
- Sprinkle with goat cheese and crushed garlic, then gather the edges of the dough, and fold them over the inner fillings. Bake for about 40 minutes or until beets and sweet potatoes are soft and cooked through. Let cool 5-10 minutes, then serve.
Love the idea of a savory galette! Your sweet potato, beetroot and goat’s cheese galette looks seriously delicious.. great recipe, definitely one I need to try!
Thank you Thalia – it was so easy to make and pretty darn good if I do say so myself! :)