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Spinach Leek and Feta Galette

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword gallette, spinach

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour
  • 9 T. chilled butter
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 4 T. Cold Water
  • 1 # fresh Spinach
  • 4 oz feta
  • 2 large leeks washed, trimmed and julienned
  • 1 medium onion chopped fine
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 T chopped fresh dill
  • ½ c. parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs beaten, divided
  • 2 T milk

Instructions

  • Add flour and salt to a large bowl or food processor. Mix in 1 T. chunks of butter and work together or pulse until well-blended.
  • Add one tablespoon of water at a time and keep working the dough until all the water has been added.
  • Form into a large bowl and refrigerate until ready for an hour or until you are ready to use.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, onions, and sauté until soft but not brown.
  • Add garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add leeks and spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Remove from heat, put in a large bowl, and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in dill, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, crumbled feta and one egg.
  • Place dough on wax paper or a floured surface and press down with your hands, continue to roll out with a rolling pin to a 10-12" diameter.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined sheetpan.
  • Place the spinach and leek mixture in the center of the dough.
  • Working from the outer edges; begin folding small sections inward to the center, there center should be uncovered.
  • Make the egg wash with 1 egg and 2 T milk. Brush on the dough.
  • Bake in a 400-degree oven for 1 hour or until the bottom and top are evenly browned.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
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