Will it waffle? I’m only now discovering what an important question this is. I love discovering new uses for my kitchen tools—the slow cooker, the pressure cooker, the blender, and the rice cooker have all been the source of new culinary discoveries this year. But what about the waffle iron? A quick internet search led me to Daniel Shumski’s fun cookbook and website and we’ve been waffling ever since. Savory waffles have been seeing us far past breakfast into dinner, and they’re a great way to work vegetables onto the family table in a delightful new way. As soon as zucchini makes an appearance at our market, I usually jump right on the fritter train, but this year, waffles are the way to go. These are great hot or at room temp, so don’t be afraid to pack them up for lunches or a picnic—make a big batch at the beginning of the week and just rewarm in the toaster oven. A quick cherry tomato salad makes a lovely side for a light supper, or pair them with creamy tomato soup for a heartier menu.
*recipe adapted from Will It Waffle?
Savory Zucchini-Parmesan Waffles
Serves 4-6
- 2 c. grated zucchini
- 1 egg
- ¼ c. milk
- ½ c. grated parmesan
- ½ c. flour
- salt & pepper to taste
- pinch of Aleppo pepper
- Toss grated zucchini with a big pinch of salt and place in a colander to drain for 20 minutes.
- Heat waffle iron to medium-high.
- While waffle iron is heating, make the batter. Rinse grated zucchini under cool water and squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible. Place zucchini in a medium mixing bowl and add egg, milk, and parmesan. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Sprinkle flour over the top of the mixture and fold in gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spray or lightly brush waffle iron with oil and add 2-4 Tbs batter to the center of your waffle iron, depending on how large you want your waffles. Close the lid and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Remove and repeat with remaining batter. Serve topped with additional grated parmesan.
- Makes 8 tiny waffles or 4-6 larger ones.
These look absolutely amazing! I definitely prefer savory treats over sweet ones, so I’ll definitely need to give these a try!
xo, Liz
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I made these last night and will make them again soon!! Delicious!!!
Do you think these would freeze well? Thinking quick toaster oven lunches to take to the office…
Yes! I freeze homemade waffles all the time, and I think these would probably do fine in the freezer. Let me know if you give it a try!