Herbed Buckwheat Olive Waffles

Ingredients

• buckwheat flour1 cup
• all-purpose flour1/2 cup
• baking powder1 1/2 tsp
• soy milk1 1/4 cups
• olive oil3 tbsp
• ground flaxseed1 tbsp
• green olives, finely chopped1/3 cup
• dill, chopped2 tbsp
• chives, chopped2 tbsp
• lemon juice1 tbsp
• plain plant yogurt1/2 cup

Method

1. 1Whisk the flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and let it thicken for 5 minutes.
2. 2In a bowl, combine buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
3. 3Stir in soy milk, olive oil, flax mixture, olives, and half the dill and chives until just combined; rest the batter for 10 minutes.
4. 4Preheat and lightly oil a waffle iron, then cook the waffles until deeply golden and crisp.
5. 5Mix the plant yogurt with lemon juice and the remaining dill and chives to make a bright herb topping.
6. 6Serve the waffles hot with the herb yogurt spooned over the top.

Tips

• Buckwheat batter benefits from resting; it improves texture and flavor.
• Chop the olives very finely so they distribute evenly and do not tear the waffles.

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