falafawaffles

New York City, NY
Updated on Dec 6, 2012

Falafel is traditionally deep-fried--- this is an innovative and fun twist to this veggie classic!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 2 to 4

Ingredients

  • FALAFAWAFFLES
  • 2 15 ounce cans chickpeas [garbanzo beans]
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 - egg white
  • 1 - garlic clove
  • - vegetable oil cooking spray
  • HUMMUS
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained, rinsed and skins removed
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • TZATZIKI
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground

How To Make falafawaffles

  • Step 1
    Rinse chickpeas. In a large bowl, immerse the peas with lukewarm water. Using your fingers, remove the skins; they will float to the top. Keep the water clean, and refill as many times as necessary. If you have an old-fashioned food mill [many people do not!], you may skip this step and use it to remove the skins. When complete, rinse and place peas in a food processor.
  • Step 2
    Blend chickpeas until smooth [with no other ingredients!]. When creamy, add in onion, parsley, flour, lemon juice, water, oil, tahini, sesame seeds, turmeric, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, baking soda, egg white and garlic. Mix thoroughly then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Preheat waffle iron until smoking hot. Thoroughly spray both top and bottom with vegetable spray.
  • Step 4
    Dollop in falafel mixture; you'll need to "spread" it out over the iron to about 1 1/2" from edge. Since this mixture does not "rise" like a traditional waffle batter, don't be shy with this batter.
  • Step 5
    Close waffle iron and cook until outside is crisp and slightly crunchy; about 8 minutes. Since all waffle irons are different, start checking after about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Serve with fresh hummus or tzatziki sauce. [See recipes above; in both cases, combine all ingredients in a food processor--- hummus should be creamy & smooth. The tzatziki should be smooth, but with texture]. Enjoy!

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