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    Mar 3, 2022 · Modified: Feb 15, 2023 by Liv · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Vegan Potato & Caramelized Onion Galette

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    Layers of potatoes, caramelized onion, and creamy coconut milk and tofu sauce tucked away in a buttery, flaky crust- This Vegan Potato & Caramelized Onion Galette is absolute heaven! Surprisingly easy to make but a very impressive appetizer or main course to bring to a gathering.

    Slice of caramelized onion galette on a serving plate with fresh thyme garnish.

    What is a Galette?

    A galette is a French pastry similar to a pie or a tart. It is essentially one sheet of pastry dough wrapped over a filling of choice. A lot of times they are sweet and filled with fruit and sometimes they are savory.

    Galette dough requires butter so the switch to make this a vegan galette was quite simple. I recommend and used Earth Balance Vegan Butter.

    Kitchen Essentials

    This savory vegan galette is very simple to whip up but you need a few things to help you out-

    • A food processor or blender.
    • A large baking tray, I used a pizza pan
    • A sharp knife to cut the potatoes into rounds, no mandoline is needed

    Main Ingredients

    • All Purpose Flour
    • Cold Vegan Butter
    • Potatoes
    • Canned Coconut Milk
    • Silken Tofu
    • Caramelized Onions
    Uncut potato onion galette on parchment paper garnished with fresh thyme.

    Substitutions

    I don't recommend substituting anything in this vegan potato galette. I tested it multiple times and this yielded the best results. You can always add extra vegetables though. I think mushrooms would be a good addition.

    Tips & Tricks

    Be sure the vegan butter and the water for the galette dough are cold. We want this dough to be flaky and buttery and the cold butter and cold water will help with that.

    Alternate between layers and use all the sauce! I recommend alternating the filling by starting and ending with the cream sauce.

    Don't focus on making it look perfect because galettes are supposed to look homemade and rustic. That's what makes them beautiful!

    multiple slices of the galette on small serving plates garnished with chili flakes and thyme.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Galette Dough the same as Pie Crust dough?

    Both doughs are very similar however I wouldn't suggest using store-bought dough for this recipe because homemade galette dough is so simple to throw together and tastes amazing.

    Does all the sauce make this galette soggy?

    Of course not! The sauce is thickened and coats the potatoes to create the most delicious buttery soft potatoes and is not a gooey mess at all! See photo for reference.

    How do I fold a galette?

    Simply pull the edges and fold them over the filling. The crust should overlap and not be perfect. Remember, the galette is supposed to look rustic and homemade.

    Can I prepare the galette dough ahead of time?

    Yes, simply wrap the dough in cling wrap and store in the fridge.

    Can I make this vegan galette gluten-free?

    I haven't personally tried it but I think it would work. I would recommend trying this with a gluten-free all-purpose flour but keep in mind that it'll probably require way less water and will be a little bit harder to fold. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

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    Slice of the potato galette on a small plate garnished with fresh thyme.

    Vegan Potato & Caramelized Onion Galette

    This Vegan Potato & Caramelized Onion Galette makes me so happy. The smell of this galette coming out of the oven is absolutely heavenly. This galette crust is the incredibly flaky and buttery then filled with layers of potatoes, caramelized onions, the creamiest coconut and tofu sauce and fresh thyme to finish it off. It's absolutely amazing and surprisingly easy to make. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 Slices
    Author: Liv King

    Ingredients
     

    Galette Dough:

    • 1 ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 tablespoon Organic Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Cold Vegan Butter I recommend Earth Balance
    • 10-12 tablespoons of Ice Cold Water
    • Plant Milk for brushing on top
    • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme

    Roasted Potatoes:

    • 1.5 lbs of Gold Potatoes about 5-6
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

    Caramelized Onions:

    • 2 medium Yellow Onions thinly sliced
    • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Organic Cane Sugar or Agave
    • ¾ teaspoon Salt
    • 3 Garlic Cloves

    Coconut Tofu Cream Sauce:

    • Half a block of Silken or Soft Tofu
    • ½ cup Canned Coconut Milk
    • 2 teaspoons Miso Paste
    • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
    • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F.
    • Potatoes: Slice the gold potatoes in rounds. No need to make them paper thin. Toss them in a large bowl with the olive oil. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. Toss until coated evenly. Place the potato rounds on a parchment lined baking sheet being sure not to overlap them. Bake the potatoes until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Once done, set aside.
    • Pastry Dough: whisking together the all purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Add the vegan butter and cut it with 2 knives or a pastry cutter until crumbly. The butter pieces should be about pea-sized. Add the ice cold water little by little until the dough comes together. You may not need all 12 tablespoons. Once the dough comes together, wrap it in plastic wrap or a sheet of parchment and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    • Caramelized Onions: Start by thinly slicing the onions and mince the garlic. Heat a large pan on medium heat with the oil. Add the onions, salt, and sugar. Mix together. 
    • Let onions cook for 25-30 minutes or until golden in color and caramelized. Stir occasionally and add a few tablespoons of water if onions start to dry out. Lower heat if needed. Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside. 
    • Coconut & Tofu Cream Sauce: combine all the ingredients in to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside. 
    • Lightly floured a piece of parchment paper. Roll out dough until it's about ¼in thick. It's not going to a perfect circle but that's okay because you want the edges to be rustic.
    • Once rolled out, start with a thin layer of sauce in the middle of the dough leaving roughly 2 inches clean around the edge. Alternate layers of roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, cream sauce, and fresh thyme until you run out of ingredients. Start with the sauce and end with the sauce, use all of it!
    • Fold the dough up and over the edge of the filling, overlapping the dough as you go around. Brush the rim with non-dairy milk and more fresh thyme. 
    • Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown on top and bottom. I like to broil it for 4-5 minutes after the baking time to finish it off. Top with thyme and enjoy!

    Notes

    Reheat leftovers in the oven until warm.
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram!

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    Comments

    1. Zita says

      June 14, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Everything about this recipe is perfect. I've made it twice now (had to do something with the other half of that silken tofu!) and it's been divine. I haven't had to adjust any measurements of any ingredients, everything is perfect as is. Amazing work, Liv! I'm impressed 🙂

      Reply
      • Liv says

        June 14, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        This comment made my day!! Thank you so much for this kind review. I'm so happy you enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dan says

      March 11, 2022 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was fun to make and came out great. I like how the sauce absorbed into the potato making it quite firm, great for packing slices in a lunch box. Used a bit of red pesto and some nutritional yeast in the sauce, and added dried thyme to the pastry as I had no fresh. Can't wait to try it tomorrow at my mother in law's birthday tea.

      Reply
      • Liv says

        March 11, 2022 at 2:34 pm

        The added pesto and nutritional yeast sounds delicious! I use dried thyme instead of fresh all the time. Hope you all enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      March 06, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious!!

      Reply
      • Liv says

        March 11, 2022 at 2:35 pm

        Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amelia says

      May 17, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Truly a masterpiece! Thank you so much, and well done <3

      Reply
      • Liv says

        May 20, 2021 at 11:46 am

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ann Bonner says

      April 04, 2021 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe I used Alpro coconut yoghurt as I forgot to get the coconut cream. I had roast veggies with it.

      Reply
      • Liv says

        April 04, 2021 at 9:51 am

        Thank you for sharing! Good to know coconut yogurt works well in this recipe 🙂

        Reply

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