Rustic rye galette with leeks, fennel, goat's cheese and toasted pine nuts

Spring leeks with fresh herbs and creamy goat's cheese encased in robust, delicious rye pastry is a delicious and impressive vegetarian supper

Rustic rye galette with leeks, fennel, goat's cheese and toasted pine nuts

SERVES

6

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

150

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

40

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 4 medium leeks, cut into ½ inch rounds, green parts removed

  • 2 fennel bulbs, sliced thinly

  • 2 tsp thyme leaves

  • 150g soft goat's cheese (St Tola or Ardsallagh)

  • 60ml white wine

  • 60ml double cream

  • salt

  • pepper

  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • For the rye pastry:

  • 80g cream flour

  • 90g rye flour

  • 1 tsp caster sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 egg

  • 120g butter, chilled

  • 2 tsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp lemon zest

  • 40ml double cream, more if needed

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