Today it’s all about a delicious and healthy dish: French galettes with sweet potato, egg and cheese. Not only are they incredibly easy to prepare, but their taste is also hard to beat. A very special kind of sweet potato recipe.

A hearty buckwheat flour galette filled with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese, garnished with fresh parsley, on a white plate.
Delicious and healthy: buckwheat pancakes with sweet potato and egg

The world of galettes is big and there are lots of ideas on how to eat them. Traditionally, they are eaten with cheese, egg and ham. But I decided on a vegetarian version with sweet potatoes. That’s something different, but still very tasty. The sweet potatoes are slightly sweet and complement the hearty, nutty taste of the galettes perfectly. This makes this recipe harmonious and delicious. How do you eat your galettes or have you not made them yourself yet? Then it’s time. Get to the pots and pans and share your ideas.

What are galettes and how do they differ from crêpes?

Galettes are a traditional French specialty made from buckwheat flour. Unlike the more popular crêpes, which are made from wheat flour, galettes are heartier and have a nutty flavor. Since crêpes are soft and sweet, they are usually served as a dessert. Galettes, on the other hand, are offered and eaten as a main dish with savory fillings.

Ingredients for the sweet potato recipe: buckwheat flour, sweet potatoes, cheese, eggs, water with buttermilk and yoghurt
Ingredients for preparing a delicious galette with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese

French sweet potato recipe – it’s that easy

All the ingredients are available in most supermarkets. In addition to buckwheat flour, you need water, buttermilk, eggs, salt, sweet potatoes, garlic, yogurt and parsley. I’m not sure if buttermilk is also used in France, but I’ve tried galettes with and without it and I like the ones with buttermilk better. So you can leave it out if you don’t have any at home. But otherwise, the preparation is child’s play and here’s how to do it:

  1. The dough: First, prepare the dough. It is made from buckwheat flour, salt, water, buttermilk and egg and should rest for a while after preparation.
  2. The sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and dice them. Chop the garlic. Put some oil in a large pan and fry the sweet potatoes over medium heat. But be careful, as sweet potatoes are soft, you should only stir them gently and not too often. Then add the garlic and fry both until the garlic is soft and the sweet potatoes are browned.
  3. The Galettes: Heat some oil or butter in a large pan. Then add a ladle of batter. Swirl the pan back and forth until the batter is evenly distributed. Then fry the galettes on both sides until the edges are slightly crispy.
  4. The compilation: Leave the galettes in the pan on the stove, spread some cheese on top and let it melt. Crack the sweet potatoes and egg on top. Fry over a low heat until the egg has set. Spread the parsley on top, fold it up and serve with the yoghurt.
  5. Prepare egg on the galette or as a fried egg: Traditionally, the egg is fried on the galettes. However, if you think the egg won’t curdle, you can also fry a fried egg and place it on the sweet potatoes. I’ve tried both versions and found them to be good.
Step-by-step preparation for this sweet potato recipe with buckwheat pancakes, sweet potatoes, cheese and egg
Step-by-step preparation of a delicious galette with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese

It couldn’t be simpler. Try it out and maybe you’ll come up with something while preparing it that you’d like to share with our readers. Leave your tips in the comments or write to me. I look forward to further suggestions.

Tips for preparing the galettes

I ate galettes for the first time in the Creperie La Madeleine in Potsdam and I thought they were super delicious. Then I “forgot” about them. I mean, I just didn’t have the opportunity to eat them anymore. Making them myself never occurred to me until recently. I was in Crêplala in Berlin with Anne, a daycare mom. After visiting what is probably the smallest creperie in Berlin, I decided to make galettes myself at home. And with these tips, you can do it too:

  1. Prepare the dough: Mix buckwheat flour, milk, salt and egg to form a smooth dough. Let the dough rest for at least an hour so that the flour can swell.
  2. Heat the pan: Use a well-coated pan and heat it well. A little butter or oil prevents sticking.
  3. Pour out the dough: Pour a medium ladle of batter into the pan and swirl the pan to spread it evenly.
  4. Baking galettes: Bake the galettes until the edges are crispy. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Add filling: Top the galettes with cheese, fried sweet potatoes, egg and parsley. Serve with yoghurt or crème fraiche.

It’s so easy to prepare the galettes. But tell me what other tips you have. Leave a comment or write to me.

Sweet potato recipe in French: Savory galettes made from buckwheat flour, filled with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese, served with yogurt.
Delicious galettes with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese, served with yoghurt.

Is this sweet potato recipe healthy?

Yes, this sweet potato recipe is a healthy choice. Buckwheat flour as well as sweet potatoes offer a variety of health benefits. These include:

Health benefits of buckwheat flour

Buckwheat flour is rich in Fiber, proteins, magnesium, iron and antioxidants. The flour is low calorie. It contains only about 343 calories per 100 grams. Since buckwheat is not a grain, it is gluten-free. This makes it ideal for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Thanks to its low glycemic index Buckwheat helps keep blood sugar levels stable.

Health benefits of sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and mineralsespecially vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. It is considered low calorie and contains about 86 calories per 100 grams. It is therefore suitable for a low-calorie diet and make losing weight easier. The high concentration of Antioxidantsespecially beta-carotene, supports the immune system and protects cells from damage. Like buckwheat, the sweet potato also has a low glycemic indexThis helps keep blood sugar levels stable.

The egg and cheese provide additional protein and calcium. The combination of all ingredients makes this sweet potato recipe a healthy choice. It is very suitable for Those wanting to lose weightThe fiber and protein they contain keep you full for longer and the low glycemic index helps prevent cravings.

A hearty galette made from buckwheat flour, filled with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese, garnished with fresh parsley.
Hearty galettes with sweet potatoes, egg and cheese, garnished with fresh parsley.

And if you need more information or tips on losing weight and healthy eating, just write to me. As Nutritionist I am available to provide you with advice, assistance and an initial free consultation.

Conclusion on the French-style sweet potato recipe

French galettes with sweet potato, egg and cheese is a wonderful example of a healthy and tasty Sweet potato recipe. It is extremely easy to prepare and thanks to the many health benefits of the main ingredients, it offers a nutritious meal for the whole family. Try this recipe and enjoy the delicious combination of hearty and healthy ingredients!

Enjoy and tell me how you fill your galettes! I’m excited and will be happy to share your ideas. Write to me or leave a comment.

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French galettes with sweet potato, egg and cheese. This hearty speciality from Brittany is not only easy to prepare, but also rich in valuable nutrients.



  1. First, prepare the dough. To do this, mix the buckwheat flour and salt with the cold water and buttermilk. Add the egg and mix to form a smooth dough. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, prepare the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Put the olive oil in a suitable pan and heat it. Peel the garlic and chop finely. First fry the sweet potatoes over medium heat for about 5 minutes so that they take on some color. Then add the garlic and fry for another 5 minutes until it is soft. Set aside.
  3. Then grate the cheese. Set aside.
  4. Finish the galettes. To do this, heat a teaspoon of oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat and add a ladle of the batter. Swirl the pan so that the batter is evenly distributed in the pan. Fry the galettes on the bottom side until the top side is firm. Turn the galettes over and spread half of the grated cheese on top. Place a few spoonfuls of the fried sweet potatoes on top and crack the egg on top. Fry until the egg is set. Season with a little salt and pepper and close the galettes. Repeat the process.
  5. Serve the finished galettes with yoghurt or some crème fraiche and enjoy immediately.

Notes

TIP 1: Prepare the dough the evening before dinner and leave it covered in the fridge overnight.

TIP 2: A green salad goes very well with galettes.

TIP3: Make pancakes out of the remaining dough and fill them with lettuce or tomatoes the next day and enjoy them cold.

TIP 4: You can also fold the galettes on four sides. This is the traditional way of doing it. I simply folded mine in half. It’s easier.

TIP 5: If you want to do it particularly quickly or you think that the egg won’t curdle on the galettes, you can also fry a fried egg and place it on the sweet potatoes. Both methods work wonderfully.

  • Preparation: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Category: Midday
  • Method: Fry
  • Cuisine: French

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Last Update: 18 September 2024