Best 2 Waffled Falafel Recipes

**Unleash a Symphony of Flavors: Journey into the World of Waffled Falafel and Its Accompaniments**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing waffled falafel recipe. These crispy golden falafel balls, made from a blend of chickpeas, herbs, and spices, are nestled in a fluffy, savory waffle, creating a delightful textural contrast. Served with a trio of vibrant sauces – tahini, spicy tomato, and refreshing yogurt – this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompany your falafel with a zesty fattoush salad, a refreshing medley of cucumber, tomato, radish, and herbs, tossed in a tangy lemon-sumac dressing. Complete your culinary experience with a velvety hummus, a classic Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, and spices, served with warm pita bread. These recipes are a celebration of Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and colors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WAFFLED FALAFEL

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A delicious twist on a classic! Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven. Serve with hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.

Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large egg whites
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves roasted garlic, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ¾ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cardamom

Steps:

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray inside of waffle iron with cooking spray.
Process garbanzo beans in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add onion, egg whites, cilantro, parsley, garlic, flour, cumin, salt, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cardamom to garbanzo beans. Pulse, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until falafel batter resembles a coarse meal. Pour batter into a bowl and stir with a fork.
Spoon about 1/4 cup falafel batter onto each section of the preheated waffle iron. Cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1470.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

WAFFLED FALAFEL

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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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Soak the chickpeas overnight: This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
Use a food processor to blend the chickpeas: This will help to create a smooth and even batter.
Add plenty of herbs and spices to the batter: This will give the falafel a delicious flavor.
Form the falafel balls into small, round shapes: This will help them to cook evenly.
Cook the falafel in a waffle iron: This will give them a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
Serve the falafel with your favorite dipping sauce: Such as tahini sauce, tzatziki sauce, or hummus.

Conclusion:

Waffled falafel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas, and it can be served with a variety of dipping sauces and sides. With its crispy exterior and fluffy interior, waffled falafel is sure to please everyone at your table.