Name: Falafel Waffles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 250g chickpeas - for the falafel waffles; 50g garbanzo flour - for the falafel waffles; 1 tbsp coriander - for the falafel waffles; 1 tbsp tahini - for the falafel waffles; 1 tsp lemon juice - for the falafel waffles; 1/8 tsp garlic powder - for the falafel waffles; 1/4 tsp ground cumin - for the falafel waffles; 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper - for the falafel waffles; 1/4 tsp salt - for the falafel waffles; 60ml water - for the falafel waffles; 1 lebanese cucumber - for the toppings; 100g grape tomatoes - for the toppings; 100g greek yogurt - for the toppings; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro - for the toppings; 1 tbsp lemon juice - for the toppings; 1/4 tsp garlic powder - for the toppings; 1/4 tsp cumin - for the toppings; 1 tbsp za’atar - for the toppings; Salt, to taste - for the toppings; Pepper, to taste - for the toppings

Make waffles

Place all ingredients for the waffles in a food processor or high speed blender. Process until you get a smooth batter.
Lightly grease and preheat waffle maker. Add one big spoonful of the batter to each slot of your waffle maker. Cook following manufacturer’s instructions. It should take around 4-6 minutes for each batch but cooking time may vary depending on your machine.
Repeat for the rest of the batter.
While the waffles are cooking, prepare your toppings.

Prepare toppings and assemble

Chop cucumber and slice grape tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Chop cilantro.
In a small mixing bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, garlic powder and cumin until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
If you want, you can mix the seasoned Greek yogurt with the cucumber and tomatoes and it will become like a dressed salad to go with your waffles. Or you can leave them separate if you prefer.
Serve waffles with toppings. Garnish with extra coriander and some za’atar. Enjoy!

Notes

I used 1 can 400g chickpeas which yields about 250g of chickpeas after draining.
Cooking time can vary depending on your waffle maker and depending on how brown/ crispy you like your waffles. Use the first batch as a test to figure out the precise cooking time for your machine.
These waffles are delicate when hot but will firm up a bit as they cool down.
If you don’t have garbanzo flour, you may substitute with plain all-purpose flour (if not gluten-intolerant) or almond flour.
For vegan or dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt (unflavored, unsweetened) or sour cream.

Falafel Waffles

Falafel Waffles

Ingredients (6 servings)

Make waffles

Prepare toppings and assemble