Waffled Falafel Recipe

Name: Waffled Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; Specialty equipment: waffle iron (preferably for thin waffles)

Servings: persons

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
Specialty equipment: waffle iron (preferably for thin waffles)

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm).
2
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.
3
Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with oil.
4
Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing).
5
Close the lid gently and cook until the falafel is golden brown and firm in the center, 6 to 10 minutes.
6
Keep the cooked falafels warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining falafels.
7
To build the sandwiches, stuff each pita half with a falafel.
8
Add your choice of toppings, drizzle with the hummus and sprinkle with a few dashes of hot sauce.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Waffled Falafel 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.

Waffled Falafel

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