The humble waffle iron is not a one trick pony as the name suggests, it can be a very important kitchen appliance in the modern world if used properly. It is ideal for cooking a range of items from hash browns to omelets to veggie fritters. Though most people still associate the device only with waffles, it can be used to prepare more than fifty food items. Several cooks and experts prefer the waffle iron over other appliances for a variety of dishes. So if you have a waffle iron lying around in your kitchen, it is time to get it to shape as we have five delicious and healthy waffle iron recipes for you. If you do not own one check out these waffle iron reviews.
Zucchini-Parmesan Flattened Fritters
Ingredients
- Two cups of shredded zucchini
- Half a tablespoon of salt
- Two eggs
- One fourth of a cup of milk
- Half a cup of grated parmesan
- Half a cup of flour
- One fourth of grounded black pepper
- Cooking Spray
Directions
- If you have a strainer, put the zucchini in it or else you can even use a colander in case you don’t have a strainer.
- Drench the zucchini with clean water and let it dry for thirty minutes. Apply pressure to remove the liquid and dry it with a clean towel.
- Preheat the waffle iron on the medium setting.
- Beat the egg in a bowl and add the milk and the grated parmesan, mix well.
- Mix the flour with the remaining salt and the pepper in another bowl and add them to the mixture of egg and milk.
- Add the zucchini to the batter and combine them together.
- Apply the cooking oil on both sides of the waffle iron.
- Make round shapes from the batter, place them on the waffle iron and close the lid.
Make more out of the remaining batter by repeating the last step.
Banana Cream Waffle Cake
Ingredients
- Two cups of flour
- Four tablespoons of sugar
- One tablespoon of baking powder
- One teaspoon of salt
- Two cups of milk
- One fourth of a cup of melted butter
- One fourth of a cup of vegetable oil
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Two eggs
- Three mashed bananas
- Five cups of whipped cream
- Three sliced bananas
Directions
- Preheat the waffle iron on the medium setting.
- Mix the flour, sugar, salt and the baking powder in a large bowl.
- Mix the milk, butter, vegetable oil, eggs and the mashed bananas in another bowl, and then add the vanilla cream.
- Mix both mixtures together and stir well so that lumps are not left in the mixture.
- Apply cooking oil on both sides of the waffle iron, place the batter inside the device and close the lid.
- Take the cake out and decorate the top with the leftover banana slices
Waffled Omelet
Ingredients
- Four eggs
- Half a cup of chopped spinach
- Four tablespoons of red onion paste
- Half a cup of diced tomato
- One fourth of a cup of chopped bacon
- One fourth of a cup of processed cheese
- Two cups of shredded hash browns
Directions
- Preheat the waffle iron in high setting
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl
- Mix the spinach, onion, tomato, bacon and cheese with the beaten eggs on the bowl
- Cover the base of the waffle iron with shredded hash browns
- Pour the batter onto the waffle iron and gently close the lid
- Cook for four to five minutes
Beef Tamale Waffle
Ingredients
- One cup of cornmeal
- Half a cup of flour
- One teaspoon of baking powder
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- Two cups of buttermilk
- Four tablespoons of melted butter
- One egg
- Two cups of shredded beef
- One cup of chili sauce
- One cup of processed cheese
Directions
- Preheat the waffle iron on the low setting.
- Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the buttermilk, butter and egg and another bowl and combine the two mixtures together
- Mix the beef with the chili sauce.
- Put the batter on the base of the waffle iron, place a layer of beef over it and add more cheese and the mixture to the top.
- Close the lid and cook for ten minutes.
Waffled Falafel
Ingredients
- One cup of chickpeas
- Four cloves of garlic
- One fourth of a cup of parsley
- Two tablespoons of flour
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- One teaspoon of salt
- One teaspoon of ground cumin
- Half a teaspoon of coriander
- One fourth of a teaspoon of baking powder
- One fourth of a teaspoon of grounded black pepper
- One fourth of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat the waffle iron on the medium setting and the oven on the lowest possible setting.
- Blend the soaked chickpeas with onion and garlic in a food processor.
- Mix the parsley, olive oil, flour, salt, coriander, cumin, baking powder and cayenne powder in the food processor and mix well.
- Apply cooking oil on both sides of the waffle iron.
- Place one fourth of a cup of batter on the bottom of the waffle iron, gently close the lid and cook for five minutes.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
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