Courgette and tomato galette

Photo: Simon Lambert
Photo: Simon Lambert
Local courgettes and tomatoes are finally here, and this simple galette is a delicious way to celebrate them. The yoghurt-based pastry bakes beautifully crisp and flaky, while the tangy yoghurt filling complements the layers of juicy vegetables. Serve warm with a crisp green salad for a light lunch or easy dinner.

Serves 4

Prep time 20 min

Cooking time 30-35 min

Skill level Easy

Pastry

180g plain flour

½ tsp salt

115g cold unsalted butter, diced

60g Greek yoghurt

2 Tbsp ice-cold water (plus extra if needed)

Filling

½ cup (120g) Greek yoghurt

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 courgettes (about 300g), cut into 3mm rounds

2-3 medium tomatoes, cut into 3mm rounds

1 tsp dried oregano

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Freshly grated parmesan, to finish

Method

Make the pastry: Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and rub lightly with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some small butter pieces remaining.

Stir in the Greek yoghurt, then add cold water a tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling: Mix the Greek yoghurt, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

Roll the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, sprinkle over the oregano and roll the pastry out to a 32–34cm circle.

Assemble the galette: Spoon the yoghurt mixture into the centre, spreading to roughly a 20cm circle.

Arrange courgette and tomato slices in overlapping layers. Three courgette rounds followed by a tomato slice, continuing until the yoghurt is covered. Season with salt and pepper and a sprinkling of oregano.

Fold the edges of the pastry over to create a rustic free-form tart. Drizzle with olive oil and brush the exposed pastry edges with a little more oil.

Bake on the lower rack of a 200°C oven for 30–35 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.

Remove from the oven, grate over Parmesan and serve warm with a crisp green salad.