SWEET POTATO WAFFLES WITH BEANS

Recently, my breakfast time has shifted quite a bit and I find myself wanting to eat later. As a result, I often choose breakfast options that resemble lunch. For my late breakfasts, I go for a hearty plate filled with vegetables, greens, complex carbohydrates and plant-based proteins. This way, I get all the essential nutrients I need and feel satisfied and energized until late afternoon or early dinner. This dish is very versatile, making it suitable for any time of day. The flavors blend well together, creating a filling and comforting meal.

Ingredients

For 4-5 waffles

• 400 g of baked or boiled sweet potatoes

• 150 g of flour (I used a mix of oat and buckwheat flour)

• 1 tablespoon of starch

• Salt

• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

• 150 g of plant-based milk (can be substituted with water)

• Cooked red beans (can be replaced with white beans, chickpeas or even lentils - choose your favorite legume)

• Chopped red onion

• White sauce (see recipe)

• Fresh herbs

Instructions

I mash the potatoes with a fork, then add flour, milk, salt and baking powder. I mix everything well.

I cook the waffles in a preheated waffle maker.

Note: The waffle batter is quite sticky, so if your waffle maker struggles to cook anything other than plain flour waffles, try greasing it with coconut oil and starting on a lower temperature before increasing it. I use this technique to prevent the waffles from sticking. If you still can't get the waffle maker to cooperate, you can make larger pancakes in a skillet and use those instead of waffles.

Once the pancakes are cooked, everything else is pretty straightforward - I add a spoonful of cooked red beans, top it with some chopped red onion, drizzle with white cashew sauce and finish it off with a handful of arugula (or any greens I have on hand). If you like it spicy, sprinkle some chilli flakes on top.

On the side, I serve some extra watery vegetables to create a well-rounded plate according to the principles of healthy plate composition (you can learn more about how to assemble a healthy plate in my seminar series “What to Eat?”).

BON APPETIT!!