Lightweight Potato & Spinach Galette

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A flaky, rustic tart filled with sautéed potatoes, spinach, and a creamy egg-based sauce. This french-inspired quick meals (vegetarian) ready in about 55 minutes pairs sheet, thawed puff pastry, thinly sliced potatoes, thawed and drained spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 3.7 (11 ratings) Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4 rounds. Place on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, sauté potatoes in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat for 8 minutes until tender. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Fold in spinach and potato mixture. Spread filling in pastry rounds.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Lightweight Potato & Spinach Galette take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (30 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Lightweight Potato & Spinach Galette?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sheet, thawed puff pastry from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lightweight Potato & Spinach Galette?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Lightweight Potato & Spinach Galette for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Lightweight Potato & Spinach Galette vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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