Fawaffle (Falafel Waffles)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 half cup waffles
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Calories
178 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Fawaffle (Falafel Waffles)
Description
Fawaffle (Falafel Waffles) combines canned chickpeas with yellow onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, and parsley, ground together with warm spices including cumin and cardamom. The batter is thickened with flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, which, along with egg and sesame seeds, help set the mixture when cooked. Instead of frying, the batter cooks in a waffle iron, resulting in a softer, less crispy texture compared to traditional falafel.
The flavor hinges on the aromatic herbs and spices, lightly infused with lemon juice and olive oil. This preparation delivers a savory snack or side dish with a distinct shape and a moist, tender interior that holds well. The use of canned chickpeas simplifies preparation and maintains a proper batter consistency for pressing in the waffle maker.
These fawaffles can be eaten hot or warm, possibly alongside sauces or salads as a casual meal element. They offer a way to enjoy the taste of falafel with less oil and a novel presentation.
The recipe notes highlight that canned chickpeas are preferable here, and that the fawaffles won't achieve the crispness typical of deep-fried falafel, but their waffle form provides a practical and appealing alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup yellow onion or green onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In the food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, and spices (cumin, salt, cardamom, and pepper) and blitz until the mixture is thickly pureed.
- Add the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and pulse a few times until combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the lemon juice and process for a minute or so. If the mixture seems very dry, add the remaining olive oil.
- By hand, add the egg and the sesame seeds into the mixture and mix until combined.
- Preheat your waffle iron, and add the batter per your waffle iron instructions. This recipe made four ½ cup waffles.
Notes
- This recipe yields four half-cup-sized waffles, appropriate for serving or snacking.
- Canned chickpeas are recommended over dried chickpeas for this preparation to achieve a batter suitable for waffle cooking.
- The texture is softer and less crispy than traditional deep-fried falafel.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4half cup waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1waffle | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 513IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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