Pumpkin and Onion Galette with Autumn Coleslaw
This pumpkin and onion galette with autumn coleslaw is a rustic vegetarian main course. Butternut-style pumpkin is steamed until tender, while onions are softened and combined with creamy cream cheese on a free-form pastry base. The Thermomix handles the dough, steaming and coleslaw dressing, making this seasonal showstopper straightforward to prepare.
About this recipe
Pumpkin and onion galette with autumn coleslaw Thermomix TM7 is the kind of rustic vegetarian recipe that turns simple seasonal produce into a golden, impressive centrepiece. A galette is essentially a free-form tart: the pastry is folded casually over a filling of tender steamed pumpkin, sweet softened onions and creamy spreadable cheese, then baked until the crust is crisp and bronzed. Searching for galette recipes or a quick weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine will lead you straight to this combination of comfort and elegance. The TM7 steams the pumpkin in the Varoma so it keeps its shape and flavour, mixes the pastry dough in minutes, and blends a tangy dressing for the shredded cabbage and carrot coleslaw that refreshes every bite. Perfect for an autumn lunch, a vegetarian dinner party or a cosy weekend treat, this galette delivers bakery-style results with home-kitchen ease.
Preparation tips
- Slice the pumpkin evenly thin so it steams gently in the Varoma and stays tender without turning watery; pat the pieces dry before arranging them on the cream cheese layer.
- Caramelize the onions slowly until deeply golden, as their sweetness balances the creamy cheese and earthy pumpkin; let them cool slightly before topping the pastry.
- Prepare the coleslaw dressing in the TM7 bowl while the galette bakes, but dress the cabbage and carrot only just before serving so the autumn slaw keeps its lively crunch.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by swapping the cream cheese for a plant-based alternative and using dairy-free pastry; the pumpkin and onion filling keeps its rich, savoury character intact.
- For a festive winter version, add crumbled blue cheese and a pinch of chopped walnuts to the galette, and replace the chilli flakes with fresh thyme for a fragrant seasonal twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the pumpkin in the Varoma keeps the pieces tender and intact, ready for the galette filling without any soggy results. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the pastry ingredients in the TM7 bowl produces an even, pliable dough in seconds, saving kneading time by hand. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the flour and water directly in the mixing bowl guarantees consistent galette dough every single bake. [Built-in Scale]
- Chopping the onions in the TM7 takes seconds and delivers uniform pieces with far fewer tears than cutting by hand. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the coleslaw dressing gently in the TM7 blends the ingredients into a silky, lump-free mixture for the autumn slaw. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- wholemeal flour
- unsalted butter
- fresh thyme leaves
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- water
- pumpkin
- boiling water
- olive oil
- red onions