Waffle Falafel
Waffle Falafel is a delightful fusion of crispy falafel and fluffy waffles, offering an explosion of savory flavors in every bite. This innovative dish is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite dips. With a vibrant mix of spices and fresh herbs, Waffle Falafel brings the best of both worlds to your table, making it an exciting addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about four waffle falafels 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by draining and rinsing them under cold water. Pat dry.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, baking powder, and flour. Pulse until mixed but slightly chunky.
- Preheat your waffle maker according to its instructions.
- Lightly spray the waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray if desired.
- Scoop about half a cup of the mixture into the preheated waffle maker and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the waffles using tongs and serve immediately with tahini sauce or yogurt-based dips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle falafel (80g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg