Savoury Chickpea Waffles

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Chickpea flour*
3/4 cup Water
2 tbsp Avocado oil
1 clove Garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup Onion or shallot, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
To taste Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

*For extra protein and fibre, try swapping the chickpea flour with lentil flour. Add 1 tsp baking powder to ensure the waffles are still light and fluffy! 

PROCEDURE

1. In a bowl, add the chickpea flour and season with salt and pepper. Slowly add the water and whisk until smooth. Add 1 tbsp of oil and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let the batter set for 2 hours.
2. Preheat your waffle iron. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, and sauté the onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, transfer the mixture into the chickpea batter, and stir to combine.
3. Pour the chickpea batter into your hot waffle iron and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until golden and crispy! To serve, cut the chickpea waffle into wedges and dollop with guacamole or salsa.

NOTES: If you do not have a waffle iron, do not fret, instead all you have to do is preheat the oven to 425F in Step 2. Then, cook your onions, garlic and cilantro in an oven-safe pan. In Step 3, instead of pouring the chickpea batter into the waffle iron, you would pour the batter back into the non-stick skillet and place into the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated in a toaster oven.