I’ve had lots of bad ideas.
I’m talking about recipes here… 😉
As I was mixing these up I thought “this is either my best or worst [waffle] idea ever.” Turns out, it was the best… in a strange way, of course. 😉
I’ve made a lot of unusual stuff with cauliflower. One of my go-to is this pizza crust. I also rocked some pancakes with this versatile vegetable. So why not a waffle?
I decided on a savory waffle, but you can easily change up the spices to make it sweet. For “brinner,” savory seemed the way to go. It’s a thinner batter, but if you grease the waffle iron liberally it wont stick. I used coconut oil cooking spray.
My veggie toppings were easily prepped while I was making the waffle. I sautéed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It looked like a fiesta!
You could stop with the veggies to keep it vegetarian. I used a little turkey to get more protein, and added a quick sauce made from hummus mixed with hot sauce and a little ACV.
Cauliflower Fiesta Waffles
- 100g cauliflower
- 1 T nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 6T egg whites
Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in a blend or food processor and mix until batter is (mostly) smooth.
Grease iron very well (I used coconut oil). Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.
Plate and top as desired. While my waffle cooked, I sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and turkey to use on top. I also sauced my waffle with a mixture of hummus, hot sauce, and a little apple cider vinegar.
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I just realized… this is my 1,000th post! Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to read over the past (almost) 4 years!
What would you top a savory waffle with?
Did anyone try the sweet eggplant french toast (waffle)?
This is NOT STRANGE AT ALL, it’s FUC*IN’ GENIUS AND I LOVE YOU FOR YOUR BRAIN…… YES! I LOVE YOU FOR YOUR BRAIN! LMFAOOOOOOOOOO OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! I totally just realized what I said, and I CRYYYYY! Once again, I am a naughty naughty girl! AH HA HA!
Noooo… love me for my boobs! 😉
Interesting 🙂 I don’t have a waffle iron, but maybe someday. I’ve never had a savory waffle either. Actually (can you hear the surprise in my voice?) these sound pretty good.
I feel like I’ve accomplished something. 😉
I read fiesta and thought Mexican! It’s the season for hunting here- the hubs just brought home 550 pounds of moose so I was thinking taco seasoning, moose burger, onions, shredded lettuce, black beans & greek yogurt 🙂 yum! And now tacos tomorrow it is….
Mmmmm… send some of that down here!
Yum! I wonder if you can use this now as your standard cauliflower crust pizza base!
thats what I was wondering too!!
I think it’s too runny. My base is thinner so the bater need to be more dense.
Any waffle idea is a good idea 😉
Genius! You are on fire with your waffle maker!
Genius! Another reason I need a waffle iron. I did just buy a particularly giant cauliflower so I reckon a pancake-style version of this is on the cards
I’ve done that! It works really well.
This does sound strange but good! I need to try cauliflower again!
Look at you go with these waffles! I’m not sure I can get to the savory waffle stage of my life yet, I just really love syrup. I will save this one for the day I mature though 😉
Jeesh girl, I think you’re waffle-crazed!
see, now i think you need to adopt me. we feed each other, k?
Done! Waffles for balls?
More motivation for me to create some sort of savory waffle…. at least its finally getting colder and making me want warmer breakfast foods. I woulld probably top a savory waffle with cheese (and veggies).
Never enough cheese!
Congrats om 1000! Uh, this cauliflower waffle is freaking awesome — just think of all the stuff you can pile on it! LOVE, pinning!
Thank you! It’s really a vehicle for toppings. 😉
One word: YUM. This looks fantastically brilliant!
Strange must be another word for AWESOME because this looks great! Side note: I made the sweet potato hash browns in my waffle iron earlier this week….more about it coming up on the blawg next week!
you are churning out waffle recipes all over the place! I like it 😉
You’re my kind of chicka: because you love waffles. Still need to get my waffle iron :'(!!! This looks delicious though – when I get my waffle Iron I’m hitting up your recipes 😛 Happy Friday Laura! -Iva
Dooooo it! Best decision ever.
What an amazing idea! I am glad to see that Waffle maker being put to good use!
Or sietan for extra protein and still keeping it veggie. This sounds great!!
This is brilliant and looks so delicious!!
LOVE THIS!!!
As far as your savoury dishes go, this is one of my favourites 😀
Cauliflower is a weakness for me!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I think this sounds fantastic as is – but I can also imagine them being delicious with sour cream, cheese, peppers, and scallions!
For sure! I wanted to add Greek yogurt, but I was totally out.