Recipe: Sweet Potato Galette

Let us introduce our latest culinary creation: the Sweet Potato and Spinach Galette with Puff Pastry. It's a delightful fusion of roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, and a medley of cheeses, all embraced by the buttery embrace of puff pastry. Perfect for any occasion, this dish invites you to savour the harmony of flavours without the fuss. So, let's roll up our sleeves and dive into this easy-to-follow galette recipe that's sure to become a favourite in your kitchen.

Image: Sweet Potato Galette

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 200g sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced

• 200g potato, peeled and thinly sliced

• 150g fresh spinach, washed and chopped

• 100g feta cheese, crumbled

• 100g shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

• 3 eggs

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the crust:

• 200g all-purpose flour

• 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4-5 tablespoons cold water

OR

• 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry (thawed according to package instructions)

• Flour for dusting

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:

   • In a food processor, combine the flour, cold butter, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   • Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough comes together. Form a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

   • In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato and potato slices with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes or until slightly tender.

3. Sauté the spinach:

   • In a pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Whisk the eggs:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.

5. Ready your crust:

   • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet OR layer the 2 sheets of semi-thawed puff pastry on top of each and roll out to a larger rectangle

6. Mix your filling:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted potato, sweet potato, spinach, feta and half the shredded cheese with the whisked eggs. Mix thoroughly.

7. Assemble your galette:

   • Pour the contents of the mixing bowl into the centre of the pastry and spread out, leaving a 2-inch border around all edges.

   • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.

8. Fold and bake:

   • Gently fold the edges of the dough over the filling, creating a rustic border.

   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

9. Serve:

   • Allow the galette to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Sweet Potato and Spinach Galette!

Please note that cooking times and temperatures may vary, so keep an eye on the galette as it bakes.