TOMATO GALETTE WITH BASIL PESTO AND FETA

Tomato Galette with Basil Pesto and Feta image

This rustic tomato galette recipe is a delicious way to use summer cherry tomatoes. Its simple, flaky butter pie crust is filled with ripe heirloom or Roma tomatoes, pesto and feta cheese. -Kate Wood, The Wood and Spoon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/8 in. thick
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Place tomatoes on a double layer of paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Cover with additional paper towels. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together pesto and mayonnaise. Preheat oven to 375°. On a floured sheet of parchment, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone., Spread pesto mixture over crust to within 2 in. of edge; top with ¼ cup feta. Arrange tomato slices over feta; arrange cherry tomatoes on top, cut sides up. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup feta, Italian seasoning and pepper. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving center uncovered. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush edge of crust with egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan. , Bake until crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.