MediterraneanMedium · Hot
A hearty, golden-crusted pancake built on mashed white beans and buckwheat, finished with bright lemon and a sharp drizzle of olive oil. No filler, no garnish—five ingredients doing exactly what they should.
2h
20 min
2h 20m
Method
Rinse buckwheat under cold water. Cover with 3 cups cold water and soak for 2 hours. Drain thoroughly.
In a food processor, combine drained buckwheat, white beans, egg, and salt. Pulse until a coarse, cohesive batter forms—some bean texture remaining is fine. Do not over-process.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and the pan is thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes.
Pour batter into the center of the skillet. Press gently into an even round, roughly 3/4 inch thick. Cook undisturbed for 8-10 minutes until deeply golden and crispy at the edges.
Flip carefully—use a wide spatula and confidence—and cook the second side for 6-8 minutes until the interior is set and the exterior matches the first side. Reduce heat to medium if browning too fast.
Slide pancake onto a cutting board. Squeeze lemon over the surface directly, then drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -5
Calories
757
per serving
Protein
37g
Carbs
127g
Fat
15g
Sat. fat
3g
Fiber
12g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
485mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.4
per serving
Water
0.6m³
Runoff
0.05g P
White Beans drives 43% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
Umami
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Spicy
Textures
Aromas
Kitchen Equipment
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Cook pancake until interior reaches safe temperature. The thick 3/4-inch structure means the center must be fully set with no raw batter remaining before serving.
Cast iron retains high heat. If browning too quickly on medium-high, reduce to medium to prevent burnt exterior with undercooked center.
For recipes containing raw egg in thick preparations (3/4 inch or more), use an instant-read thermometer to verify the interior reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point before serving. The visual cue of 'set' interior alone is insufficient for high-risk populations.
High Risk Population
Recipe contains egg. Immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, young children, and elderly should ensure egg is cooked to proper temperature throughout.
Cross Contamination
Food processor used for raw egg and beans. Clean thoroughly between uses if preparing this recipe alongside other dishes to prevent allergen transfer.
Storage
Best served immediately after cooking. Leftover pancake should be refrigerated within 2 hours and consumed within 2 days. Reheat thoroughly before consuming.
Handling
Soaked buckwheat is drained but not cooked before combining with raw egg. Ensure all other ingredients are fresh and properly handled before combining.
Pro Tips
Technique
Do not touch the pancake during those first eight minutes. Every peek costs you browning, and browning is the entire point. If the edges are not pulling away from the pan with confidence, the pancake is not ready.
Substitution
Canned chickpeas or cannellini beans stand in without complaint. The batter will be slightly coarser, the flavor earthier—both acceptable outcomes. The buckwheat, however, is not negotiable.
From the chef
This pancake is my case in court against the garnish generation. Buckwheat and white beans, egg for structure, lemon and olive oil to finish—nothing decorates, nothing apologizes. Two hours of soaking and ten minutes of patient browning: that is how you earn a crust that shatters and a center that holds.
Source: generated · June 13, 2026