If you love pie, you’ll love galette. There are a few different types, but generally, in the US, a galette refers to a rustic flat, round pastry filled with fruits or savory ingredients. They’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy—especially when they’re packed with delicious plant-based ingredients. Find some of our favorite vegan galette recipes below.
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What is the difference between a pie and a galette?
A galette is basically pie’s sister, or cousin, perhaps. Making one involves simply laying out the pastry, spreading your ingredients, and folding the edges over the filling, like a tart. The center is left exposed, which helps to create the look of a simple yet elegant dish. Like pies, galettes can be sweet or savory, depending on your preference. Fruit galettes are a particular favorite in the US thanks to their charming, bright and colorful appearance. Common fillings include apples, berries, and peaches, for example. That said, savory galettes filled with ingredients like mushrooms or leafy greens are also equally delicious.
How to make a galette: 8 vegan recipes to try
If you can’t decide between sweet or savory, why not experiment with both? Below we’ve picked out a few of our favorite recipes, some are made with fruit and some are made with vegetables. Heck, why not have one for dinner and one for dessert? We’re not judging.
1 Vegan Rustic Summer Berry Galette With Sweet Cashew Creme
This rustic, bright and beautiful galette from the Plantiful Plate cookbook is sure to be a real scene-stealer at your next gathering with friends and family. It also tastes as good as it looks, thanks to the juicy berries, velvety cashew cream, and buttery crust.
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Lazy Cat Kitchen
2 Vegan Zucchini Galette
Another great summer party option has to be this vegan savory galette, which is loaded with grilled zucchini (the perfect summer vegetable). If you’re not a zucchini fan, however, you could easily swap in some asparagus or spinach if you prefer, notes Lazy Cat Kitchen. “Whatever you choose, make it and I bet you that people will be fighting for scraps,” notes the blog.
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Ooh La La It’s Vegan
3 Vegan Sweet Potato Galette With Pepita Gremolata
In arguably the perfect mix of sweet and savory, this galette recipe from Ooh La La It’s Vegan combines delicious sweet potatoes with caramelized shallots, vegan feta cheese, and pepita gremolata. The result is stunning and just as delectable as it sounds. “This Vegan Sweet Potato Galette is loaded with deliciousness and is something you’ll want to create again and again,” notes the recipe blog.
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Christie At Home
4 Vegan Apple Galette
Had enough of apple pie? Okay, how about an apple galette? With a little hint of cinnamon, this recipe from Christie At Home is packed with delicious flavor, and it’s incredibly easy to make, too. “[It’s] a simple and easy vegan dessert to make when you don’t feel like making a whole pie,” notes the blog.
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Floured Frame
5 Vegan Mushroom and Spinach Artichoke Galette
This elegant main by Floured Frame is perfect for when you want to impress guests at a dinner party, but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. It’s nourishing thanks to the nutrient-dense ingredients, it’s relatively simple to pull together, and it tastes great, too.
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Minimalist Baker
6 Mini Blueberry Galettes
If you want to make individual desserts, you can’t go wrong with these sweet, simple crowd-pleasing mini blueberry galettes from Minimalist Baker. “Serve with dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream for the ultimate treat,” notes the recipe blog.
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Occasionally Eggs
7 Vegan Summer Fruit Galette
Layer up all of your favorite summer fruits, like nectarines, apricots, and peaches, to make this delicious galette for your next summer party or cookout. It’s “impressive and easy,” notes recipe blog Occasionally Eggs, and it’s best served with a generous dollop of coconut milk ice cream or some vegan whipped cream.
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Domestic Gothess
8 Vegan Tomato Ricotta Galette
Tangy tomatoes and creamy ricotta are a match made in flavor heaven. Sure, you can combine them on a pizza, but a galette is another delicious option. This galette has bags of flavor,” notes Domestic Gothess. “A simple cornmeal pastry base is topped with homemade, tangy almond ricotta-style cheese, pesto, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil; heavenly!”
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