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Tomato & Green Onion Creamed Cheese Galette – A ‘buttery’ pastry crust filled with vegan creamed cheese and green onions, topped with sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes and sprinkled with ‘everything bagel’ seasoning. When you’re craving something savory and oh so comforting, bake this summery galette. It’s super easy and really delicious!

I’ve had a thing for galettes lately. There’s something about that rustic crust that’s so enticing.

The inspiration for this galette started when I was grocery shopping last week. I’m always captivated by the funny shapes and variety of colors of heirloom tomatoes, I couldn’t help but put a few in my shopping cart. I normally chop heirloom tomatoes and throw them in a salad, but this time I thought I’d turn them into a savory galette.

Next I swung through the non-dairy aisle to get some vegan creamed cheese.

A new recipe was brewing!

I’m a huge supporter of anything pastry… and cheesy

Especially when it’s smothered in cheesy goodness. And not that you’d be able to tell, but yes the pastry is gluten free!

Gluten free and vegan pastry, that’s easy to make and tastes good – sign me up!

The galette pastry is really easy to make. Basically you throw all the ingredients into a food processor to combine (ohh how I love my food processor!), roll out the pastry and pop it in the freezer to chill out while you prepare the filling. It couldn’t be simpler.

The filling is super easy too… are you sensing a theme here? Vegan creamed cheese and green onions topped with sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes. When these ingredients are all baked together, the green onions get all caramelized, the tomatoes go extra juicy and the vegan creamed cheese becomes bubbly and gooey. I couldn’t think of a more perfect combination.

I decided to jazz up the crust (and hide my ‘lack of pastry chef folding skills’) with ‘everything bagel’ seasoning.

Some of you may be wondering what everything bagel seasoning is. It’s nothing fancy. It’s just a combination of the toppings that are sprinkled on bagels. If you can’t find it where you live don’t worry, because you can easily make your own! Simply mix even portions of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic and onion, and salt. Everything bagel seasoning is the perfect savory accompaniment to the delicious cheesy filling. You’ve got to try it!

So there you have it, my friends. My (current) favorite savory breakfast- hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I do!

I’d love to hear your thoughts: What are your recommended flavor combinations for my next savory galette? What other savory breakfasts do you enjoy? Leave me a comment below!

Tomato & Green Onion Creamed Cheese Galette

Author: Rachel
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 to 55 minutes
Yield: 8 Slices
Category: Main Meals, Breakfast, Gluten Free

Description

Ingredients

Pastry

1 1/3 cup gluten free baking flour + extra for dusting
2 tablespoons ground chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
4 ounces / 115 grams cold vegan butter, chopped

Filling & garnish

2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces / 227 grams vegan creamed cheese
4 green onions, sliced + extra for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon plant milk
2 tablespoons ‘Everything Bagel’ seasoning

Instructions

Prepare ice water my adding a handful of ice cubes into a bowl and filling with water. Set aside to chill.
Place all dry pastry ingredients to a food processor, pulse to mix.
Add 4 tablespoons of ice water and apple cider vinegar, pulse to mix. Then add vegan butter and process until the mixture is well combined and the pastry resembles breadcrumbs. If needed, add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of ice water.
Turn pastry out onto a flour-dusted surface. Roll out the pastry, fold in half and roll out again. Repeat rolling and folding 6 times (this step helps with the flakiness of the pastry).
Roll pastry into a 12 inch / 30cm circle. Carefully transfer to a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes for the pastry to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 400F / 204C and start preparing the filling.
Add vegan creamed cheese, green onions, salt and pepper to a food processor. Process until mixed.
Spread the creamed cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a bare 1 inch/2.5cm edge. Top with heirloom tomato slices.
Carefully fold bare edge of pastry over to form a crust. Brush with plant milk and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the galette crust is golden brown and the creamed cheese filling is bubbling.