Provençal Herb Waffles with Caramelised Onion & Vegan 'Pork'

Vegan

A 450-calorie Breakfast recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp (15g) sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp dried herbes de Provence
• 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened plant-based milk
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil, plus more for cooking
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 100g vegan 'pork' crumbles (e.g., soy-based or mushroom-based)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat your waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and herbes de Provence.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, 2 tbsp olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion, a pinch of salt, and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and sweet. Add 1 tbsp maple syrup during the last 5 minutes.
4. While onions caramelize, cook the vegan 'pork' crumbles according to package instructions on the hob until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Season with a pinch of pepper.
5. Spoon 1/2 cup of the waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter to make 4 waffles.
6. Divide the waffles between two plates. Top each serving with half of the caramelized onions and half of the crispy vegan 'pork' crumbles.
7. Top tip: For extra flavour, sprinkle a pinch of fresh herbs like chives or parsley over the finished dish.