Falafel Flax Waffles with Maple Tahini Sauce
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Waffles
- 1 - 19 oz can chickpeas rinsed
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley (stems okay)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro (stems okay)
- 1 small red onion quartered
- 3 garlic cloves
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (plus more for brushing waffle maker)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
Maple Tahini Sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
Tomato Salad
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 long English cucumber chopped
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- 1 tsp sumac powder optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a Belgian waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Preheat the oven to 200ºF to keep the waffles warm until ready to serve. You’ll need to place them on a wire rack on a baking sheet so the bottoms don’t get soggy.
- Add the chickpeas, hummus, herbs, red onion, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and canola oil to the container of a food processor fitted with the S blade. Process for 1-2 minutes until paste-like, then add the ground flaxseed, spices and salt. Process just until combined. At this point the mixture can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or waffles can be made immediately.
- Brush your preheated waffle maker with canola oil (be liberal) then add heaping 2/3 cup of batter to it, spreading the batter out a little. Cook for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, check the waffle – if it’s starting to brown but feels soft, give it a couple minutes more. If it’s crisp, take it off with a fork or spatula and put it in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining waffle mixture.
- While waffles are cooking, prepare the maple tahini sauce. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the tomato salad by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
- To serve the waffles, drizzle each warm waffle with some of the maple tahini sauce and garnish with a few spoonfuls of the tomato salad. Eat immediately.
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Notes
Use your favourite hummus in this recipe. Different flavours of hummus will alter the taste of the waffles somewhat.
This is a vegan and gluten free recipe.
This is a vegan and gluten free recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Falafel Flax Waffles with Maple Tahini Sauce
Serving Size
1 waffle
Amount per Serving
Calories
622
% Daily Value*
Fat
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
16
g
Monounsaturated Fat
17
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
1210
mg
53
%
Potassium
869
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
17
g
71
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
1572
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
293
mg
29
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.