Savory Mediterranean Falafel Waffles

by Tiffany Hinton, GF Mom Certified

 

Many families celebrate Spring holidays like Easter with their favorite brunch foods. However, for those of us with food allergies and dietary preferences developing a family friendly brunch menu can be a challenge. Our family has learned to get creative with our brunch menus trying world cuisine inspired dishes and themes to accommodate our gluten-free needs.

 

The Harvard School of Public Health and the World Health Organization report that the Mediterranean Diet is the most effective dietary lifestyle, offering a host of health benefits including weight loss, heart and brain health, cancer prevention, and diabetes prevention and control. This new research has caused an update to our food pyramid to align with emerging research. The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. While there is no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, it is typically high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nut and seeds, and plant-based oils. Below my family and I share a gluten-free, high protein falafel waffle that will make an exciting addition to your holiday brunch spread.

 

Savory Mediterranean Falafel Waffles

ingredients:

2 – 15oz cans chickpeas, drained

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 small onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 scoop Paleovalley Bone Broth Powder

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

 

directions:

Using a food processor or high speed blender blend the chickpeas, parsley, onion and garlic until there are no large chunks. You may need to do this in 2 batches. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

 

Preheat your waffle maker and spray with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup of falafel batter into the waffle maker, cook for 12 – 15 minutes. The falafel will be crispy and lightly browned when done cooking.  Serve with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and hummus.

 

See this recipe featured in the April 2021 publication of Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine. Let me know what you think by tagging @gfmomcertified in your home baking photos. Happy and healthy baking!

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