Falafel Waffle Falafel Waffle
You know you want to say it again.
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!
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!
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
- 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?
Thank you for my vegan version. Now I just need a waffle iron, 🙂
There’s a pankcake suggestion too. 🙂
OMG I totally can’t stop saying it – falafel waffle!
You had me at Waffle. YUM!
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.
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. (:
Hahaha – I hated everyone before I bought a waffle iron. 🙂
You know my thoughts on savoury sexy waffles and ‘cakes.
Fa-Wa-Ffels – I like it! And I like the idea of a savory waffle.
Okay, I need a waffle machine!
YES! I can’t believe I resisted so long.
That looks delicious!
Haha I love your creativity! I’ve been making waffles for almost a year and I have yet to try a savory one!
Let me know if you try it! They’re really good. Like quick bread!
freaking awesome. been waiting for this recipe since you posted on instagram!!
Thank you!!! Let me know if you try it out!
FERLAUGHPHUL WAAPHLE!!!!!!
It even rhymes, are you the next doctor Seuss?
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.
Thanks! I ‘d love to hear what you try!
savory waffles sounds delicious!!! I hardly use my waffle maker so this will be a good time to try this recipe.
Thanks! Let me know what you think if you do try them!
I have actually been dreaming of a savory waffle I want to try and make! Happy Friday!
I love this idea . . . jut I hate cleaning my waffle iron!
Right?! I find it hasn’t been bad except for the one time I completely ruined them. Lesson learned!
Genius! Just pinned. I have all the ingredients for this gem.
Rock on! I want to know how you like them if you try it!
Must.Buy.WaffleIron hahahah!!! I love waffles & falafels lol & savory things yummm!! 😀
I love saying falafels. LOL!
Even if I hated falafel (which I don’t) I’d still make these just for the name…falafel waffle.
next up, please teach us how to clean a waffle iron in 2 minutes or less. k?
With you, Linds!
It really hasn’t been bad except for the one colossal fail!
OMG I love falafels!
Oh now that’s just fun to say. Never had a savory waffle, but I’ve paired one with bacon, which kinda’ counts right? 😉
Mmmm… bacon waffles…
love the idea of FALAFEL WAFFLE!!! we love making savory waffles!
Love that you used chickpeas!
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.
How about some bacon? You should come to the dark side.
Oh I’ve been there. Not in a couple of years but I was once a card carrying member of the bacon of the month club.
WAFFLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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! 😀
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
Thank you so much! It’s pretty tasty stuff. Happy Hump Day!
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!
Ohhhh… I just looked that up. Whoa. Thanks for sharing!!
F*ckit I wish I could afford to fly across the country. 🙁
I am in favor of that.
I need these waffles in my life. NOW 😛
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
seriously yum and very creative!
totally yummy! Adding to the archives 🙂