Savory Sweet Potato Waffles | Vegan
This savory sweet potato waffles | vegan are easy, delicious and gluten-free. This waffle recipe only requires a few simple ingredients. These simple savory waffles makes for a perfect plant-based base to hold whatever toppings you so choose.
What makes these savory vegan sweet potato waffles so great?
These savory sweet potato waffles are vegan, gluten-free, simple to make and only take 2 ingredients to make.
There are many health benefits to sweet potatoes as well. According to heathline, sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They promote good gut health. Sweet potatoes are incredibly rich in beta-carotene, the antioxidant responsible for the vegetable’s bright orange color.
The fiber and antioxidants in sweet potatoes are advantageous to gut health. Sweet potatoes contain two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Your body cannot digest either type. Therefore, fiber stays within your digestive tract and provides a variety of gut-related health benefits. The antioxidants in sweet potatoes may provide gut benefits as well.
Now that you now the health benefits of sweet potatoes, let’s move on to the flavors…
What flavors go well with sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are so diverse. I especially like to pair these starchy root vegetables with flavors that are sweet and savory. Herbs that go well with sweet potatoes are cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, rosemary, garlic, onion and all spice. I enjoy sweet potatoes with salted mushrooms, green onions, greens, cherry tomatoes with coconut aminos. I also recommend pairing sweet potatoes with healthy fats such as avocado or nut cheese like my almond ricotta.
There are so many ways you can go with this savory sweet potato waffles | vegan. These waffles are incredibly versatile. I like to use them as waffle hamburger buns.
Now let’s get to making these super easy sweet potato waffles. I’ll write out all the ingredients and method to make this recipe, but you can also jump down the recipe card for an easier read.
Ingredients for Savory Sweet Potato Waffles | Vegan
You will need steamed sweet potatoes, millet flour, avocado oil spray and sea salt. I also recommend using this mini waffle maker.
Method for Making
First you will need to roughly cut your sweet potato in large chunks. Peeling the skin is option. Steam them for 15 minutes or until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
When sweet potatoes are done cooking, cool down until safe to handle with hands. While the sweet potatoes are cooling, heat up the mini waffle maker.
In large mixing bowl add sweet potatoes smash the sweet potatoes. Then mix in millet flour and sea salt. Kneed with hands and form into 1 cup size balls.
When mini waffle maker is ready, spray both sides with avocado oil spray. Place one sweet potato millet flour ball into the waffle maker and press down. Cook for about 5-8 minutes or until a crisp cooked exterior. Repeat process and enjoy!
Savory Sweet Potato Waffles | Vegan
Equipment
- mini waffle maker
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup millet flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- avocado oil spray
Instructions
- First, roughly cut your sweet potato in large chunks. Peeling the skin is option. Steam them for 15 minutes or until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- When sweet potatoes are done cooking, cool down until safe to handle with hands. While the sweet potatoes are cooling, heat up the mini waffle maker.
- In large mixing bowl add sweet potatoes smash the sweet potatoes. Then mix in millet flour and sea salt. Kneed with hands and form into 1 cup size balls.
- When mini waffle maker is ready, spray both sides with avocado oil spray. Place one sweet potato millet flour ball into the waffle maker and press down. Cook for about 5-8 minutes or until a crisp cooked exterior. Repeat process and enjoy!
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