I’ve been thinking about making Falafel Waffle Bites with Tzatziki Sauce for a while. I love falafel and, come on — how fun is it to say “falafel waffles?” These waffles are savory and a bit like my recipe for Waffles with Ham, Cheddar, and Brussels Sprouts — a little unexpected, but fun and delicious!
Falafel Waffle Bites with Tzatziki Sauce are great for a number of meals. Maybe not your standard breakfast item, but they’re great as an appetizer or served at lunch. Looking for a lighter dinner? Reach for these. Need a filling Meatless Monday meal? You guessed it. These waffles are easily made gluten-free, too (use gluten-free flour for the small amount called for in the recipe).
I had a boxed falafel mix sitting in my pantry that I thought I’d use to make these waffles, but I decided to try my hand at a homemade batter instead. I picked up some garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour, but left it unopened and opted to use canned garbanzo beans for this recipe.
The good news is that my batter turned out great, and lucky for me, I still have a a few options in the cupboard for when I make these again… and I will because they’re so good!
The batter is pretty thick, so you’ll have to spread it out a bit across the squares or circles of your waffle iron. I made these on the smaller side as waffles go. I used about 2 tablespoons of batter per waffle, and that didn’t create an entire, full-sized waffle. That’s fine, though.
Every waffle needs something poured or drizzled over the top, right? Here’s where that tzatziki sauce is put to good use. What a great pairing for the falafel favors! I added diced tomatoes and sliced cucumber to the tops of these waffles, too. You could add lettuce, or if you’re an avocado lover, have at it.
Falafel Waffle Bites with Tzatziki Sauce taste great and, say it with me: falafel waffles. Doesn’t that just bring a smile to your face? Try these savory treats – you’ll love them!
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These waffles are on the savory side -- perfect for lunch, as an appetizer, or as part of a light dinner. And what fun they are to serve!
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed with the back of a knife with a bit of the salt mixed in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 small white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 3 tablespoons parsley, plus extra for garnish
- Vegetable oil to coat the waffle iron
- Diced tomatoes and sliced cucumbers to serve with the waffles
Instructions
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Lightly coat the waffle iron grates with the vegetable oil. When hot, add two tablespoons of batter to the center of each square of the iron. Spread the batter slightly.
- Cook until golden.
- Serve warm topped with the tzatziki sauce and garnished with diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and parsley.
Notes
The batter is thick, so spread it out slightly across the waffle iron squares.
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