Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Bean Recipes Healthy Chickpea Recipes Falafel Waffles with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce 2.3 (4) 4 Reviews Get your falafel fix with this fun twist on a classic falafel. We use a waffle maker to crisp up chickpeas with lemon and herbs. A tangy sauce, made with zippy za'atar and served on the side, adds a creamy note. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 15, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (see Tip) ½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon water, as needed ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini ¾ teaspoon za'atar ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Directions Drain chickpeas and transfer to a food processor. Add parsley, onion, garlic, oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and baking soda; process, adding water as needed, until the mixture is finely ground and just holds together. Set aside. Whisk yogurt, tahini, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, za'atar, garlic powder and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Set aside. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 200 degrees F. Coat both sides of an electric waffle maker with cooking spray. Heat on medium-high until hot. Place about 1/3 cup loosely packed chickpea mixture in the center of the waffle maker, patting it out with your fingers into a 2-inch patty. Cook until browned and crisp around the edges, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Serve with the sauce. Tips Equipment: Waffle maker Tip: To quick-soak chickpeas, rinse and pick over the chickpeas, then place them in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of cold water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour; drain. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 300 Calories 14g Fat 34g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 waffles Calories 300 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 9g 31% Total Sugars 6g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Vitamin A 731IU 15% Vitamin C 18mg 19% Folate 204mcg 51% Sodium 464mg 20% Calcium 103mg 8% Iron 4mg 23% Magnesium 65mg 16% Potassium 440mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved