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Hearty Greens and Chickpea Galette Filling – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Hearty Greens and Chickpea Galette Filling

A robust, Middle Eastern-inspired blend of tender caramelized onions, wilted kale, protein-packed chickpeas, and za'atar. This deeply flavorful, satisfying filling transforms a simple pastry into a show-stopping vegetarian main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 188
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs (900 g / 31.7 oz) sturdy greens, like kale or collards, stemmed and washed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) chopped fresh mint, dill, or parsley
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) za’atar
  • one 15-ounce / 425g (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3-4 ounces (85-115 g / 4.1 oz) crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • To make your own za’atar, mix 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) dried thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds, 1 ½ teaspoons sumac, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
  • The filling can be made up to 4 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • The assembled, unbaked galette can be frozen for up to a month. Double wrap it in plastic wrap. Bake directly from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time.

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and a generous pinch of salt.
  3. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes until the onions are soft, sweet, and golden. 2.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chopped greens, combining them well with the onions until they are wilted. 3.
  6. Stir in the fresh herbs and za’atar, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Gently fold in the chickpeas.
  7. Taste the filling one last time and adjust seasonings if needed. 5. To assemble, spread the filling over your galette dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
  8. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top before folding the pastry edges in.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9.5gFat: 8.7g

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