Sweet Potato Waffles

Have you tried savoury waffles? They’re pretty epic – like bread, but better! This recipe is perfect for leftover sweet potato!

Ingredients (serves 2):

Waffles:

• 300g sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 large egg
• 75g self-raising flour (GF if needed)
• 25g pumpkin seeds
• 25g Cheddar cheese, grated

Salad / serving:

• 1 tbsp olive oil (can use garlic infused)
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 small romaine lettuce, chopped
• 75g cottage cheese (lactose-free if needed)
• Chilli oil (optional)

Method:

1. Wash and grate the sweet potato, then mix until combined with egg, flour, pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper. Divide into two large balls.
2. Preheat a waffle maker (or a sandwich press). Sprinkle a little cheese in before adding the mixture, press down, top with more cheese, and cook for 8–10 mins until golden. Keep warm.
3. Slice cucumber and lettuce, toss with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. Serve waffles with cottage cheese, extra seeds, chilli oil if using, and salad on the side.