How To Make Zucchini and Ricotta Galette | Smitten Kitchen with Deb Perelman

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese offers a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while oat flour can be a gluten-free option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Combine 1.25 cups of flour and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.

Cut in 0.5 cups of cold butter until the mixture resembles small peas.

Add 0.25 cups of very cold water and 2 teaspoons of sour cream, along with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, and mix until it forms a craggy dough.

Wrap the dough in parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.

Slice the zucchini thinly, leaving the stem end on for handling, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add 1 minced clove of garlic. Stir to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.

In a mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of ricotta cheese, 0.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of grated mozzarella, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thick and dry.

Chop fresh basil and set aside for later.

After 1 hour, roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about a 14-inch round.

Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spread the cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a 2-3 inch border.

Layer the salted zucchini slices in concentric circles over the cheese mixture, overlapping slightly.

Drizzle the garlic oil over the zucchini.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, creating pleats around the edge.

Beat 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water and brush it over the crust for shine.

Bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

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