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If you think Waffles can only be had for breakfast, let us change your mind. These delicious waffles are healthy, moist, crispy and savory. Loaded with the goodness of garbanzo beans, garlic, cilantro, and spices, these are a must try. So put on your apron to make these dinner waffles.Vegan. Gluten-Free.
Can you relate to me when I say that I often like to have breakfast foods for lunch or dinner? If you are like me, you know exactly what I am talking about. When you crave Waffles for dinner, you make Falafel Waffles. There you go, that's how I tweak the classic Waffle. These Falafel Waffles are savory, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside. Best of all they are not fried, so what a guilt-free way to enjoy Falafels and Waffles together, isn't it?
If you follow TBRTM regularly you will that with two energetic boys, I am always busy. R2 is 11 years old and has a lot of after-school activities and homework. R3 is 5 years old and is bubbly and filled with energy that I cannot even compare with his elder brother at his age. Weekdays are pretty crazy so I have to plan my meals. By the end of the week, I want to just relax and take it easy. Often times when kids are at home, they engage with me in the kitchen too. So with the number of times we have made waffles, R2 has become an expert waffle maker and guess what? He loves falafel too, so the weekend experiment of making Falafel Waffles turned into a big hit at our place.
Gluten-free waffles are great for breakfast, snack and most definitely “right” for going into your kid's snack boxes. These Falafel Waffles are made with Garbanzo beans and spices and served with different hummus to satisfy the sight and the taste buds.
Note, if you are planning to make this ahead of time, we highly recommend to keep the Falafel Waffles warm in a low-temperature oven and eventually serve with hummus or chutney, corn, avocados, and cucumbers, whatever fresh produce you have. It’s so easy to put this together, a perfect last-minute recipe when you have sudden guests.
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If you are all set to make your weeknight/weekend easy, go ahead make these Falafel Waffles that are ready in 10-15 minutes, that's all.
Tip - Your hands are often your best tools in the kitchen, but sometimes it turns into a sticky situation! You can make many hands-on tasks (like shaping burger patties) easier by coating your clean hands with a layer of cooking spray. No more sticking!
Waffled Falafel
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained, about 2 15.5-ounce cans
- NEW PAM® Spray Pump Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/3 garbanzo flour ,besan
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Beetroot chutney
- 1 large beetroot
- 1 avocado
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- salt to taste
- 1/2 lime juice
Instructions
- To make the falafel batter, use a food processor to blend chickpeas, cilantro, onions,coriander powder, cumin powder,lemon juice ,garlic and salt to taste until there are no large chunks (small chunks are fine, they give the falafel texture).
- Add in the garbanzo bean flour/besan and baking powder
- Transfer this mixture to a large bowl
- While that sets up, make the beetroot chutney. Combine one large beetroot , one avocado, 1 garlic clove ,half lime juice and salt to taste in a food processor until you have a creamy texture.
- Following the manufacturer’s directions, preheat your waffle maker and spray it with NEW PAM® Spray Pump Olive Oil If you can choose a temperature, go with medium. Spoon about 1/3 cup of falafel mixture into each cavity and close the cover. Cook for 10 minutes, until the outside is crispy and lightly browned.
- Arrange the falafel waffle in a bowl with chopped cucumber, corn kernels,chopped avocado, red cabbage or lettuce and serve it with creamy beetroot chutney
Christine says
Would love to try this recipe! Could you clarify the measurement for the garbanzo flour? It's scrambled in the post. Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Christine, sorry it a bug that's causing the issue. It's 1/3 cup flour.
Sarah says
Savory waffles are totally my thing! These sound wonderful!
Calleigh says
Yay! Another dish I found to eat healthy food. This is definitely be included on my menu list next month. Thanks for sharing
Soniya Saluja says
Glad you liked it.. do share your feedback with us when you give it a try !
lucicoo says
That is such a great idea to put a falafel in a waffle iron instead of frying. Its a healthier than frying them.
swathiiyer says
falafel waffles looks delicious and it is great recipe. I like to have this kind of breakfast as it is more filling and gluten free.
Molly Kumar says
We love everything Falafel and this sounds like a nice addition to weekend brunches. Waffles are such a super hit for weekends and I will look out for that Pam spray.
Everyday Made Fresh says
I haven't seen this Pam! I'll have to grab some for sure. These flalfel waffles look mighty yummy.
Soniya Saluja says
Thank you so much, they are easily available in Walmart in oil section! Hope you find one soon.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
We do use a lot of Pam. It's a lifesaver in so many instances. Speaking of waffles -- I really like the idea of savory ones. That would make them more versatile.
Catherine says
This is a fantastic idea! If only I had a waffle maker...I'd love to try these someday.
karyld2016 says
This is a genius twist on traditional Falafel! I never would have thought to make them into little pancakes. What a great idea
Kylee Cooks says
What a great idea! I love using my waffle iron to make things other than traditional waffles. I know my family would love this recipe. The pam spray looks awesome too!
Pavani says
Wow, that is such a great way to enjoy falafel -- guilt free but still packed with flavor.
Whisk It Real Gud says
What a fun twist. I love falafel so I know I'll love it in waffle form. Looks so tempting!
Uma Srinivas says
Looks so delicious and flavorful. My kids likes this kind of savory waffles:) I will make this soon and I will let you know:)
Gloria Duggan says
I will admit I have never had falafel in a waffles version. Sounds like a fun and delicious idea.
Adriana Martin says
What a great idea I love falafel and waffles but never have thought of making falafel waffles. This is so creative and I can imagine it is so yummy!
Sondra B says
This looks so yummy and easy to follow!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I love falafel, and it's such a brilliant idea to make falafel waffles! Plus: it's just fun to say out loud: falafel waffles :) What a delicious and healthy meal, complete with all of those yummy veggies.
Willow says
These make me want to get a waffle maker! I love falafel!
laurenpallasLauren says
I LOVE Falafel. You just blew my mind by putting it in the waffle iron. Such a great idea!
Di says
OMG these look so good! And what a fun twist on waffles and felafel together! Falaffles?
Sharon Glascoe says
These savory waffles look really good. Perfect for lunch or a lighter dinner.
Buy This Cook That says
Love this idea of making waffles from falafel...looks delicious! (And I'm loving the new oil spray, too.)
Jenni LeBaron says
This is brilliant! I love the idea of cooking the falafels in the waffle iron because then you can load them up with all sorts of tasty sauces and toppings. Great idea!
Madison P Pollard says
This is such an awesome idea! I really struggle to get my usual falafel balls shaped just right/at the right consistency to turn out well, so this would be the perfect fix! Cannot wait to try this!
Emily says
What a great idea, love the thought of falafel waffles!
Jenny says
What a creative recipe! They looks delicious!
Soniya Saluja says
Glad you liked it Jenny,hope you give it a try !
Sonal says
Absolutely love this post girls! What a brilliant idea ?
Traci says
Love the idea of falafel waffles…it's brilliant actually! If I had a waffle iron, I would be all over this! Maybe I'll have to borrow one from the neighbors LOL. YUMMM!
Amanda Maynard says
What a great idea! I am always looking for new GF waffle ideas
Celebrating Sweets says
This is brilliant! Savory waffles sound SO good! I can't wait to try these.
Danielle says
Falafel waffles. Clever AND rhyming?!? I love it. And maybe this will convince my kid to try falafels :D
strawberryblondiekitchen says
i LOVE falafel and I can only imagine how crispy these turn out in a waffle iron. I cannot wait to make a sandwich out of these!!
Renée ♥ says
I absolutely Love the idea of making falafel in the waffle maker. It's such a better option than deep-frying. I can't wait to give it a try!
Soniya Saluja says
High five Renee! My boys loved it so much and now they are asking me to give it in their lunch box.. isn't it cool? Do share your feedback with us :)