Roasted Pepper and Feta Cheese with Arugula Pesto Galette
When I find a recipe that combines all the veggies in my fridge that need to be used up, I run with it, even if it is from the infamous Food Network. These galettes are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a crowd. Cut into smaller squares for appetizers and larger ones for main course.
The recipe follows, with my modifications in brackets.
Arugula Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh arugula, cleaned and packed
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach, cleaned and packed
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 4 tablespoons sliced toasted almonds (I used walnuts instead, thinking the heavier flavor of walnuts would go better with arugula.)
- 3/4 cup olive oil (I used 3 tsp)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (I used 2 tbsp)
- Pinch salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Galettes:
- 1 box puff pastry sheets, thawed (substitute pizza dough, mini pitas, flatbreads, whatever rocks your boat)
- 3/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 3/4 cup sliced roasted yellow peppers (I stuck the peppers in the oven while the pastry thawed, and they were done in about twenty minutes.)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
To make the pesto: In a blender, combine the arugula, spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and sliced almonds. Blend on low and slowly drizzle in the olive oil and the lemon juice. Blend until the mixture completely emulsifies. Remove from the blender and season with salt and pepper.
To make the galettes: Cut the puff pastry sheets into 6 (6-inch) round circles. (I just cut it into squares with a pizza cutter.) Place each circle on a parchment-lined pan. Spread about 3 tablespoons of arugula pesto over the top of each puff pastry circle. Sprinkle the roasted peppers evenly on top. Divide the feta cheese evenly over the top. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 to 35 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe.Our household kitchen chef did, and found it worthy of four stars. Serve with a salad and nice wine. Enjoy!!
Comments
Looks great!
I usually roast a small amount of nuts in the microwave or in a small cast iron skillet on the stove- it is easier than the oven!