Sprache wechseln
SERVES 6 | PREP TIME 10 minutes
WAIT TIME 60 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes
EQUIPMENT Waffle iron or frying pan, mixing bowl, blender or cutting board & kitchen knife
Traditional waffle irons seem to have lost their appeal over the years, even though (with a little bit of imagination) they can be used for more than just the common or garden waffle. For example, how about falafel with homemade hummus? We used to fry falafel in olive oil until we discovered they could be baked too.
If you don’t yet own a waffle iron, you can still have the option to fry or bake this recipe until the balls are golden brown.
A FEW NOTES BEFORE WE START
- Fresh herbs like parsley, mint or cilantro accompany this dish perfectly, but dried herbs work too.
- Chickpea flour makes the batter thicker, but feel free to substitute with any other type of flour in your cupboard.
- These waffles freeze well, so don’t be afraid to make a big batch of them.
Although these falafel waffles are delicious, they can become dry so the five minutes it takes to stir together the ingredients for the following amazing oil-free vegan yogurt sauce, is well spent.
FOR THE FALAFEL
- 2/3 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (120 g)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red onion
- 1 handful of fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh spinach (30 g)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chickpea flour (90 g)
FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE
- 1 cup vegan yogurt (250 g)
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp dried mint (or a handful of fresh mint)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or a clove of fresh garlic)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
Add chickpeas to a food processor or blender, and blend for a few seconds (or, if a blender is not available, chop them up). Add the rest of the ingredients (except the flour) and mix to combine. Don’t overblend, you want a chunky texture.
Add the flour and mix with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, cover and let stand in the fridge for at least one hour.
Preheat the waffle maker, generously coat with non-stick spray or some extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil. Form balls with your hands and place them in the waffle iron. Bake according to manufacturer’s instructions; my falafel waffles were ready in just under five minutes. Serve with some hummus, yogurt sauce, and maybe a small salad.
Bon appétit!
