Falafel Waffles

Name: Falafel Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 - 15 ounce chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1/4 cup red onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ({optional}); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 garlic cloves; 2 egg whites; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tomatoes (diced {about 1 cup}); 1/4 english cucumber (diced); 1/2 red onion (diced); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons water; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 lemon (juiced); 2 garlic; Salt and pepper to taste

Falafel Waffles are the perfect Mediterranean breakfast to start your day! Many of the traditional ingredients you find in a waffle are added to chickpeas, parsley, garlic and warm spices to create the perfect falafel style waffle. Top it with a fresh Lebanese style salad and a drizzle of a tahini sauce.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Makes3 servings
Calories590

Ingredients

3 servings

1 - 15 ounce chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ({optional})
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 garlic cloves
2 egg whites
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the salad:

2 tomatoes (diced {about 1 cup})
1/4 english cucumber (diced)
1/2 red onion (diced)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 teaspoons lemon juice

For the tahini sauce:

1/2 cup tahini
2 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 lemon (juiced)
2 garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
Combine the chickpeas, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, baking powder, garlic cloves, egg whites and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
2
Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray. Preheat the waffle iron. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full and close the lid.
3
Cook until the falafel is golden brown and firm in the center, about 7-9 minutes.
4
Serve with the Lebanese salad and tahini sauce.
5
Mix all of the ingredients for the salad in a medium bowl and mix well.
6
In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar combine all ingredients and stir well until combined. Add more water for a thinner consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Storage: You can store these in the fridge for up to 4 days or you can freeze them in a sealed container. Reheating: When reheating I like to either use a toaster or an air fryer to get them crispy again. Spray Waffle Iron: These can stick to the waffle iron. Make sure to spray it with non-stick cooking spray before using. Change up Spices: The spices I used are often use in Mediterranean recipes but you can mix them up. Add Cheese: You could add feta cheese to the finished waffles or add some to the batter if you want.