Herbed Waffle with Caramelized Fennel Club Recipe

Name: Herbed Waffle with Caramelized Fennel Club
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup store-bought pesto; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 bulbs fennel, ends trimmed, split and cored, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups spinach; 1/2 cup roasted pepper, diced; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups buttermilk; 8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; Nonstick spray

Servings: persons

1 cup store-bought pesto
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
2 bulbs fennel, ends trimmed, split and cored, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup roasted pepper, diced
1/4 cup green olives, sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups buttermilk
8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Nonstick spray

1
Special equipment: waffle iron
2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and prepare a cookie sheet with a cooling rack on top.
3
For the pesto: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
4
For the fennel: In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, fennel, garlic and onions.
5
Cook until the onions and fennel are browned and caramelized, about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Stir in the spinach, set aside or place in the oven to keep warm.
8
For the tapenade: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
9
For the waffles: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
10
Add in the beaten eggs, buttermilk, butter and herbs.
11
Stir all until well combined.
12
Spray the waffle iron with nonstick spray.
13
Pour about 1 cup batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook the waffle according to the waffle maker's instructions.
14
As each waffle is cooked, place it onto the prepared rack in the oven to keep warm.
15
To assemble the waffles: Place 1 waffle on a warmed plate.
16
Top with couple of tablespoons of the pesto and some caramelized fennel.
17
Top with another waffle, more pesto and the tapenade.
18
Top with another waffle, more pesto, fennel and tapenade.
19
Top with another waffle.
20
Place a toothpick to hold into place.
21
Cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately.

1960

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup store-bought pesto, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Herbed Waffle with Caramelized Fennel Club falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Waffle with Caramelized Fennel Club

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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