Not all waffles need to be smothered in syrup, covered with whipped cream and followed by a sugar coma nap. Switch out of the typical waffle routine and try one of Chef Morgan’s Gluten-Free Savory Waffles!
Ingredients
- Waffles:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 leek, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
- 1 1/2 tsp ground flax
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Vega One Unsweetened Natural
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1-2 cups unsweetened almond milk (depending on what type of gluten-free flour used, you may need more than 1 cup)
- 1/2 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- 6 sage leaves, chopped
- Freshly ground pepper
- Roasted Pineapple Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple, finely diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup tomato, diced
- Agave, as desired
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
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Waffles:
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Heat waffle iron.
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In a small pan over medium heat, sauté leeks and garlic until soft (about 6 minutes). Set aside.
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Combine flax and water together in a bowl and set aside.
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Combine gluten-free flour, Vega One, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, oil and almond milk with flax water mixture.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until a batter forms. Fold in leek mixture and herbs. Season with lots of pepper. Batter should be thick.
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Cook waffles according to waffle maker instructions.
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Serve with Roasted Pineapple Salsa.
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Roasted Pineapple Salsa
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Toss pineapple in olive oil and place on cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown. 15-25 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Let cool.
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Combine with other salsa ingredients. Taste and adjust flavoring as desired.
