Individual Zucchini, Lemon, and Ricotta Galettes

Health score
7%
Individual Zucchini, Lemon, and Ricotta Galettes
45 min.
6
397kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Individual Zucchini, Lemon, and Ricotta Galettes, a perfect side dish that brings a touch of elegance to any meal. These charming galettes are not only visually appealing but also bursting with fresh ingredients that celebrate the essence of summer. The combination of tender zucchini, creamy ricotta, and zesty lemon creates a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.

What makes these galettes truly special is the flaky, buttery crust that encases the savory filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, followed by the rich and creamy interior that melts in your mouth. The addition of Parmesan cheese adds a delightful umami note, while the hint of garlic and fresh herbs elevates the dish to new heights.

Perfect for entertaining or a cozy family dinner, these galettes can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more time with your guests. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch as they disappear from the table in no time. Pair with a refreshing rosé for a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dish that beautifully showcases the flavors of the season!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • tablespoons butter divided
  • large eggs 
  • servings fleur del sel 
  • small garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons water ()
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1.3 cups ricotta cheese 
  • 1.3 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1.3 pounds zucchini grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Whisk flour and salt in mediumbowl. Using fingertips, rub butter intoflour mixture until coarse meal forms.
  2. Add4 tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoonfulat a time, stirring until dough formsmoist clumps, and adding more water byteaspoonfuls as needed if dough is too dry.Form dough into 2 balls; flatten each intodisk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2days ahead. Keep chilled.
  3. Let stand at roomtemperature 15 minutes before rolling out.
  4. Place zucchini in colanderset over large bowl.
  5. Sprinkle with 3/4teaspoon salt and toss to coat.
  6. Let drain30 minutes. Working in batches, squeezezucchini in kitchen towel to remove asmuch liquid as possible.
  7. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil inheavy large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Addonion and sauté until soft and translucent,about 7 minutes.
  9. Add garlic and sauté untilfragrant, about 30 seconds.
  10. Add zucchiniand lemon juice; reduce heat to medium-lowand cook until zucchini is tender,stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.Cool to room temperature.
  11. Whisk ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan,egg, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, andremaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.Stir in cooled zucchini mixture.
  12. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  13. Rollout 1 dough disk to 1/8-inch thickness. Using6-inch-diameter plate, cut out 3 doughrounds. Repeat with remaining dough.
  14. Place 3 dough rounds on each baking sheet.
  15. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.Spoon 1/2 cup filling into center of 1 doughround, leaving 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch border.Carefully fold up border, pleating doughedges to create round pastry with about2 to 21/2 inches of exposed filling in center.Repeat with remaining filling and doughrounds.
  16. Brush crusts with melted butter.
  17. Drizzle any remaining melted butterover filling in centers.
  18. Sprinkle galetteswith remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  19. Sprinkle lightly with fleur de sel.
  20. Bake galettes 15 minutes. Reduceoven temperature to 375°F.
  21. Bake untilcrust is golden and filling is set and beginsto brown, about 25 minutes longer. Runspatula under galettes to loosen.
  22. Let rest 5minutes. do ahead Can be made 4 hoursahead.
  23. Let stand at room temperature.
  24. Serve individual galettes hot or atroom temperature.
  25. * A type of sea salt; available at somesupermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
  26. Rosé is a popularsummer pairing, but it's also a deliciouswine to enjoy year-round. With this meal,we like the 2007 “Sabine&148; rosé ($1
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  28. France's Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provenceappellation. The refreshing strawberryflavors of this Syrah-Grenache blend pairnicely with the galettes. When you're at thestore, keep in mind that you'll need enoughrosé to serve your guests and to use in thesauce for the pears.

Nutrition Facts

Calories397kcal
Protein14.5%
Fat45.26%
Carbs40.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.67
Glycemic Load
24.37
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.386086971863%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
6.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:396.7kcal
19.83%
Fat:20.06g
30.86%
Saturated Fat:10.74g
67.11%
Carbohydrates:40.13g
13.38%
Net Carbohydrates:37.49g
13.63%
Sugar:3.99g
4.43%
Cholesterol:82.25mg
27.42%
Sodium:901.39mg
39.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.46g
28.93%
Selenium:26.63µg
38.04%
Folate:116.61µg
29.15%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.65%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.94%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.55%
Vitamin C:20.82mg
25.23%
Phosphorus:227.79mg
22.78%
Calcium:193.97mg
19.4%
Iron:2.78mg
15.43%
Vitamin A:759.4IU
15.19%
Vitamin B3:3.02mg
15.1%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.16%
Potassium:430.92mg
12.31%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.84%
Fiber:2.64g
10.58%
Magnesium:39.42mg
9.85%
Copper:0.15mg
7.45%
Vitamin K:7.79µg
7.42%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.95%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.19%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.68%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
1.99%
Source:Epicurious