Buckwheat Galette

A Buckwheat Galette (Breton style) is a savory, thin crêpe from Brittany, France, made primarily from buckwheat flour. It is traditionally filled with ingredients like ham, cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg, often folded into a square or round shape.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is a good source of complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the fillings and cooking method. A typical serving provides roughly 300-500 calories, offering minerals like magnesium and iron from the buckwheat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	550 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Folate	40 µg
Manganese	0.8 mg

Per 1 galette (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it is a staple of Breton cuisine and is naturally gluten-free due to the buckwheat, which thrived in the region's poor soils. Nutritionally, buckwheat is a pseudocereal with a complete amino acid profile, making it a valuable protein source.