Galettes
Galettes are savory crepes from the Brittany region of France, traditionally made with buckwheat flour. They are typically filled with ingredients like ham, cheese, and eggs, often folded into a square shape with a crispy, lacy edge.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free and provides a good source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and plant-based protein. A typical galette with standard fillings like ham and cheese generally falls in the 300-500 calorie range per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
Per 1 galette (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Buckwheat, though called a grain, is actually a seed related to rhubarb, making these crepes naturally gluten-free. In Brittany, they were historically a staple food for the poor, as buckwheat thrived in poor soil where wheat could not grow.
