Easy GF Vegan Galettes with Puff Pastry

Easy GF Vegan Galettes with Puff Pastry

Creating gluten-free vegan galettes with puff pastry is a breeze, and it’s a delicious way to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing taste or simplicity. Here’s why making these galettes is a piece of cake (figuratively speaking, of course):

Vegan Galette with Puff Pastry Simplicity & Creativity

Puff pastry is a gluten-free and vegan-friendly option available at many stores. By using this ready-made dough, you eliminate the need for laborious gluten-free flour blends and complicated vegan substitutions. It’s the ultimate time-saver. Just like their gluten-containing counterparts, gluten-free vegan galettes offer a blank canvas for your culinary creativity. Whether you’re filling them with vibrant seasonal fruits or savory plant-based ingredients, you can personalize them to suit your taste and dietary preferences. Check out my other easy vegan recipes!

Minimal Ingredients Needed + Everyone will Love them!

The beauty of gluten-free vegan galettes is in their simplicity. You won’t need a laundry list of ingredients or hard-to-find substitutes. With a few basic items like fruits, vegetables, dairy-free spreads, and your trusty puff pastry, you’re all set to embark on your galette-making adventure. Despite being gluten-free and vegan, these galettes don’t compromise on taste and texture. Puff pastry delivers that same flaky, golden-brown crust, and your chosen fillings can be just as mouthwatering as their non-vegan counterparts.

Allergy-Friendly Option for an Impressive Family Dinner

Gluten-free vegan galettes are a blessing for those with dietary restrictions or food allergies. They offer a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, making them perfect for gatherings or family meals. As with traditional galettes, the gluten-free vegan version comes together in no time. I used the puff pastry sheets by Heaven’s Bakehouse. The simplicity of the process means you can whip up a delectable dessert or savory dish without breaking a sweat, leaving you more time to savor the results.

GF Vegan Galettes with Puff Pastry -Versatile & Deliciously Inclusive

Just like any galette, gluten-free vegan versions can be made in various sizes, from individual mini-galettes to larger ones for sharing. Whether you’re making them as a weeknight dinner or a fancy party appetizer, you have options. By making gluten-free vegan galettes, you’re not only catering to your dietary needs but also embracing an inclusive approach to cooking. These galettes can be enjoyed by vegans, those with gluten sensitivities or allergies, and anyone who appreciates good food.

Crafting gluten-free vegan galettes with puff pastry is a delightful culinary journey that marries convenience with dietary-conscious choices. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a beginner, you’ll revel in the simplicity and deliciousness of these galettes. So, the next time you’re craving a delectable, gluten-free, and vegan treat, reach for that puff pastry and let your creativity run wild! Here are three of my favourite ideas for GF, vegan galettes (can also easily be vegetarian or modified to your dietary preference!)

Vegan Galette

Tofu Ricotta, Pesto & Marinated Garlic Tomatoes Vegan Galette

Delicious summer galette – easy to put together with the sweet burst of fresh cherry tomatoes.
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 GF Vegan Puff Pastry Sheet rolled out thin
  • 15 Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1 jar Vegan Pesto
  • 2 T Garlic-Infused Olive Oil

Tofu Ricotta

  • 14 oz Firm Block Tofu
  • 3 T Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 T Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate cherry tomatoes in the garlic-infused olive oil for 1 hour (or longer if you have the time!)
  • Blitz the tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice & salt until smooth
  • Preheat oven to 200c/400f
  • Leaving a 1" border, spread a layer of tofu ricotta on galette, followed by a light layer of pesto and pile the marinated tomatoes on top.
  • Fold up sides of galette and pinch around the corners to ensure fillings are securely inside yet exposed on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden
Vegan Galette

Roasted Red Pepper & Eggplant Ajvar Vegan Galette

With a base of delicious smoky ajvar this galette is a celebration of Mediterranean flavours
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 GF Vegan Puff Pastry Sheet rolled thin
  • 1 jar Ajvar or roasted red pepper/eggplant relish
  • 1 Eggplant sliced thin rounds
  • 1 jar Roasted Red Peppers
  • 3 T Vegan Feta

Instructions
 

  • Slice eggplant into thin rounds, sprinkle with salt and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes. This draws out excess moisture so the eggplant has a stronger flavour and a softer texture. (optional)
  • Preheat oven to 200c/400f
  • Spread a layer of ajvar on puff pastry sheet
  • Cover ajvar layer with eggplant rounds and cover with roasted red peppers
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown
  • Sprinkle with vegan feta for serve
Vegan Galette

Cheezy Potato, Zucchini & Leek Vegan Galette

Roasted herby potatos covered with vegan mozzarella create a filling comforting galette
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 GF Vegan Puff Pastry Sheet
  • 2 Medium Potatoes sliced thin rounds
  • 1 Leek chopped, washed
  • 1 Zucchini sliced thin rounds
  • 1 cup Vegan Mozzerella
  • 2 T Fresh Thyme
  • 1 t Salt
  • 2 T Garlic-infused olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200c/400f
  • Slice potatoes, cover in olive oil and roast on a baking sheet in a single layer for 20 minutes, allow to cool slightly
  • Slice leek and saute for 5 minutes to soften
  • Roll out puff pastry and cover in potato, leek and zucchini rounds. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and salt. Cover in vegan mozzerella. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.