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Falafel Waffle Falafel Waffle

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It may seem strange to make a savory waffle, but I assure you that this Falafel Waffle is not awful.  To make this falafel-like waffle, I used chickpea flour  (aka garbanzo bean flour).  You can find it at most grocery stores – I know Bob’s Red Mill makes a version.

I’m still new to waffle-making, but this one came out perfectly fluffy.  I was amazed since I straight up forgot that I wanted to use baking powder!

Falafel Waffle

I topped it with a #strangebutgood mix of sautéed mushrooms, cabbage, and swordfish tossed with my Healthy BBQ Sauce.  If the swordfish is too much for you, you can use any sort of protein.  Keep it vegan with tempeh, tofu, or more veggies!

As far as spices, I used my favorite savory combo – cayenne and garlic.  You can play with it and use whatever you’re in the mood for.  Cumin, oregano, onion powder… it would all be good here!

Falafel Waffle

This might even work as a pancake… I’d add a little more coconut flour or reduce the water to get the batter thick enough.

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Falafel Waffle

Falafel Waffle

  • 3 T chickpea flour
  • 1/2 T coconut four
  • 1 tsp flax
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp garlic
  • 1/4 C water

In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients.  Stir in the water and set aside for 1-2 mins while the waffle make heats up.  This allows the batter to thicken slightly.

Pour into waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions.  Plate and top as desired.

Makes 1 waffle.

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It was suggested on Instagram that I call these Fawaffels.  Brilliant… but I’d already made the image.  #bloggerproblems

Have you ever made savory waffles or pancakes?

Do you like falafel?

Comments

  4. You had me at falafel- this looks great! Do you think oat flour (or more chickpea flour) would work instead of the coconut flour? Obvi any falafel waffle deserves a topping of hummus :)!

    • I think it would… just keep in mind that coconut flour is more absorbent, so you might reduce the liquid a bit.

  5. I hate you. Because I don’t have a waffle iron and need these badly. Or maybe I actually don’t hate you but think you’re genius. Consider me hating on the fact that yourrecipe is genius but I don’t have a waffle iron. You can make me feel reconciled saying these were just as amazing in pancake form. (:

  13. I knew you would not disappoint with coming up with a creative waffle recipe within a week! I love falafel… I’ve never made a savory waffle/pancake but I’ve been wanting to and have some ideas pinned, adding this to the list.

  25. Arman’s got me hooked on savory pancakes so I would totally eat this. Just top mine with a bunch of sautéed veggies, some cheese and we’ll call it a day. Oh heck, throw in a little yolk porn too while you’re at it.

  27. I still need to get me on the chickpea flour bandwagon. I ate ALL THE HUMMUS and then some last night at dinner….. So OBVIOUSLY I need to incorporate the flour into my lifeeeeee! Maybe I will just throw it up in the air and dance around in it as it falls to the ground! That sounds like FUN! 😀

  28. I would’ve never thought to make waffles out of chickpea flour – I didn’t even know that existed! It does look very good though. 🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend Laura! -Iva

  29. Last month Real Food Dad posted a frittaffle recipes (frittata + waffle) that I’ve been wanting to make and now I see this. It looks/sounds delicious! I’m a huge fan of falafel + I love savory crepes. I think I would enjoy a savory waffle…I need to get a waffle maker asap!

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