Gluten-Free Falafel Waffles

Ingredients

• 500 g chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, then washed and drained
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 1/2 bunch of parsley
• 1 bunch of basil
• 1 onion
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Olive oil spray (for waffle maker)

For Serving

• Yogurt
• Za’atar
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Falafel Batter: In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, basil, onion, and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon of cumin, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and add the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground and holds together when pressed.

2. Preheat and Prepare Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker. Once hot, lightly spray the surfaces with olive oil to prevent sticking.

3. Cook the Waffles: Scoop enough falafel mixture onto the waffle maker. Close the lid and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the falafel waffle is golden and crispy.

4. Serve: Serve the falafel waffles hot, drizzled with olive oil, and accompanied by yogurt sprinkled with za’atar on the side.