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

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.

Pascal Menza
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


X Magazine
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I've never seen a recipe like this before. I'm definitely going to try it!


Mark Bruno
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These waffles are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


ChocolateSniper
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I'm not a big fan of falafel, but I really enjoyed these waffles.


luz quintero
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The waffles were delicious, but I found the falafel mixture to be a bit too spicy.


Tyrand
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These waffles are a fun and unique way to enjoy falafel.


fredy moran
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I would have liked the waffles to be a bit more crispy.


Aamir Butt
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The recipe was easy to follow and the waffles turned out perfectly.


Shahd Emad
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I made these waffles for a brunch party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Eddy Kato
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These waffles are a great way to use up leftover falafel.


Moyna
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The waffles were a bit dry, but the falafel mixture was flavorful.


Rabeya Begum
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I've never had falafel waffles before, but they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


phyo phyo
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These waffles were a hit with my family! The falafel mixture had a great flavor and the waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.