Tomato galette with ricotta

This tomato galette with ricotta is a delicious vegetarian dish that you can quickly put on the table. In addition, this dish is nice and simple and versatile: you don't need much to make it and at the same time it really goes with everything. Think of a hot lunch, a light dinner, or as a side dish. With this galette you can go either way!

A galette is a rustic, flat pie that can be either sweet or savory. The name is derived from the French word for "pancake," which is reflected in the thin, round crust and the fact that a galette is much flatter than, say, a quiche or savory pie.

You can fill a galette with just about anything you like. From seasonal fruits to savory combinations of vegetables, cheese and meat; the galette is surprisingly versatile. The nice thing about a galette is that it is relatively easy to make and doesn't have to look perfect. Just a slightly chaotic and casual appearance gives a galette its rustic charm.

This tomato galette with ricotta is an ideal summer dish because you use vegetables that are in season, namely tomatoes. The best part is that you need very little for a delicious palette of flavors: the sweetness of the tomato is balanced by the creamy, fresh taste of the ricotta. And opposite the soft ricotta is, in turn, the crunch of the crust. This is a meal that is fantastic for its simplicity. So do you like simple cooking with simple but good ingredients? Then this tomato galette with ricotta is really for you.

A galette, quiche and savory tart are all similar, but there are differences between them. A quiche is tall in shape and often has a richer filling than a galette, usually based on cream and eggs. A savory pie is very similar, but has many more variations. For example, the crust of a savory pie can be made of potato, rather than made of (flaky) dough as in a quiche. A galette is most easily distinguished by its low shape, fluffier and crisp dough for the crust, and free form. Often the top edge of the crust is folded inward, giving a galette a more rustic and casual appearance. In addition, a galette can also be the only one to have a sweet filling instead of savory.

Do you often find a quiche or savory pie difficult to make? A common complaint with these dishes is that the filling doesn't cook properly or the bottom stays wet. Then the simple galette is a godsend, because this rustic flat pie is an easy alternative to the savory pie or quiche.

For this galette with tomatoes and ricotta, you need few ingredients and only a little patience for when the cake is in the oven. It is precisely this simplicity that makes this recipe so nice. The shape of the dish is best compared to a slightly higher plate cake with tomatoes and ricotta, because a galette stays relatively low. This has an important advantage, because therefore the filling is cooked faster and you put a successful dish on the table this time.

Fancy a savory pie or quiche, but don't have a baking pan or springform pan at home? Fortunately, there is the galette: a simple pie that you can give both a sweet and a savory filling. The great thing about this dish is that you fold the edges of the dough in by hand; therefore, you don't need a form to bake the cake in.