WAFFLED FALAFEL

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Waffled Falafel image

Besides just tasting wonderful, these easy waffled falafels are much lower in fat than their deep-fried relatives.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large egg whites
2 cloves garlic, halved
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
4 pita breads, halved
Chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, cucumbers, onions, pickles, pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs, for topping
1/4 cup store-bought hummus, thinned with water
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm).
  • Combine the oil, cilantro, flour, parsley, baking powder, cumin, salt, coriander, cayenne, egg whites, garlic and chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with oil. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). Close the lid gently and cook until the falafel is golden brown and firm in the center, 6 to 10 minutes. Keep the cooked falafels warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining falafels.
  • To build the sandwiches, stuff each pita half with a falafel. Add your choice of toppings, drizzle with the hummus and sprinkle with a few dashes of hot sauce.

Isabella Hernandez
hernandez_i@gmail.com

These waffles were so good! I used a gluten-free waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Jamal Sorder
s27@yahoo.com

I made these waffles for dinner tonight and they were a hit! The waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the falafel was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


owusu Frederick yeboah
owusu-f@hotmail.fr

These waffles were amazing! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Bangla coc
coc-bangla@aol.com

I made these waffles for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Jidan Ahmed
ahmed_j@hotmail.fr

These waffles were so good! I used a gluten-free waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Virginia Ruble
ruble.v93@hotmail.com

I made these waffles for dinner tonight and they were a hit! The waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the falafel was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Nomfundo Mthiyane
n_mthiyane@hotmail.com

These waffles were amazing! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Zahid
zahid.m@hotmail.co.uk

I made these waffles for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Fatima Dampha
d_fatima51@hotmail.com

These waffles were so good! I used a gluten-free waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Shabbir Jan
j@yahoo.com

I made these waffles for dinner tonight and they were a hit! The waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the falafel was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdmaznu Gazi
m-gazi69@yahoo.com

These waffles were amazing! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Alwahab Tv
t_a22@gmail.com

I made these waffles for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Suluama Oliva
o-s50@gmail.com

These waffles were so good! I used a gluten-free waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Safaqat Arain
a50@hotmail.fr

I made these waffles for dinner tonight and they were a hit! The waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the falafel was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Amman Qureshi
qureshi-a@gmail.com

These waffles were amazing! I used a regular waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


John Stearns
john_stearns41@gmail.com

I made these waffles for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I used a gluten-free waffle mix and they turned out perfectly. The falafel was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Rose Green
rosegreen@aol.com

This was a great recipe! The waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the falafel was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.