Nothing says “good food, good mood” like a stellar meal to start off the day! While waffles are usually known for their sweeter connotation, Marleen Visser has put together this nutritionally sound savoury waffle alternative. This recipe offers a decent amount of protein, vegetables & flavour that packs a punch — to get you merrily through a productive morning.

Savoury Waffles:
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Thyme

~ serves 4 (8 waffles) ~

Ingredients:

• 200g / 1 ²⁄3 cup flour, sieved
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ¹/₄ tsp. baking soda
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 300ml / 1 ¹/₄ cup water
• 40 g / ³⁄₄ cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in strips + extra to serve  
• 1 1⁄₂ Tbsp. fresh thyme + extra to serve
• 175 g / ³⁄₄ cup spinach, cooked and squeezed dry, divided in 100g & 75g
• 2 avocados
• 4 eggs

Optional: sumac

Directions:

1. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice and water in a bowl.
2. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme and 100g of spinach. Mix well.
3. Bake the waffles according the instructions of your waffle maker.
4. Bring a deep pan with water and a dash of vinegar almost to a boil.
5. Break two eggs above a small bowl. Stir the pan to make a vortex and pour in the eggs. Leave them for 3 minutes, all this time almost to a boil.
6. Remove the eggs with a small sieve and drain on a paper towel. Repeat for the other two eggs.
7. Serve with some extra sun-dried tomatoes, the rest of the spinach, half of an avocado, a poached egg & sumac (per serving). Salt & pepper to taste.
   
   

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