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Savory Falafel Waffles with a Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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Try these savory falafel waffles for the perfect savory brunch recipe or a quick dinner idea! These falafel waffles are packed with protein and are gluten-free. When served with a creamy Tzatziki sauce, they make for a fun twist on the classic falafel sandwich!

I am a die hard Food Network fan. Anyone else? Between Food Network and HGTV, I have enough TV shows recorded to last me through an entire weekend binge of screen time (although, ain’t nobody got time for that).

But seriously, the idea for falafel waffles all originated from a commercial on the Food Network where two men would take a certain food and see how many ways they could eat it. Obviously, this was before times when you could record your favorite shows and zip right through the commercials.

During one of these commercials, they featured a classic falafel sandwich and made a waffle out of the batter. Genius! Since that day, I hadn’t been able to get the idea of a falafel waffle out of my mind.

When I saw garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour on a recent trip to Whole Foods, I knew my dream of a falafel waffle was about to become reality. Is it weird that I dream about food this much? Probably.

Let me first tell you about this garbanzo bean flour, also known as “gram flour.” It’s a like a secret superfood flour that not that many people know about – yet. In one serving (1/4 cup), garbanzo bean flour provides 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber. It also provides 10% of the recommended daily intake of iron and is gluten-free!

I’m also learning that it’s incredibly versatile, especially in heartier recipes. Garbanzo bean flour can used to make flatbreads, savory cakes, I used it in this Creamy Black Bean Dip and yes, falafel waffles.

And so, I pulled out my brand new waffle maker (that has removable plates that can go into the dishwasher – score!) and whipped up some savory falafel waffles.

Garbanzo bean flour has a dense texture, so I combined it with 1-to-1 gluten free flour to keep the lightness of a waffle without compromising the flavor. And of course, you can’t have falafel without tzatziki sauce!

A simple sauce make with plain yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic and grated cucumber was the perfect topping to my falafel waffles. The addition of spring greens, tomatoes and cucumber transforms these waffles into a vibrant and healthy late-morning brunch or Meatless Monday dinner!

Falafel Waffles & a Creamy Tzatziki Sauce {gluten free} || FitLiving Eats

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