Ultimate Waffled Falafel: A Mind-Blowing Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2(15 ounce) cansgarbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

  • 1mediumonion, chopped

  • 2large egg whites

  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley

  • 3clovesroasted garlic, or more to taste

  • 1 ½tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 1 ¾teaspoonssalt

  • 1teaspoonground coriander

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1pinchground cardamom

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spray the inside of the waffle iron with cooking spray.

  2. Process garbanzo beans in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add onion, egg whites, cilantro, parsley, garlic, flour, cumin, salt, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cardamom to garbanzo beans. Pulse, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until falafel batter resembles a coarse meal. Pour batter into a bowl and stir with a fork.

  3. Spoon about 1/4 cup falafel batter onto each section of the preheated waffle iron. Cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
1471mg
64%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Dietary Fiber
8g
27%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
10g
20%
Vitamin C
14mg
16%
Calcium
80mg
6%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
382mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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