Plant-Based Chick'n & Waffle Sammies with Jalapeno Jelly

Meatless chicken paired with fluffy waffles and a jalapeno jelly creates a spicy twist on a classic comfort meal. Recipe created by Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RD, CLT, of Shaw's Simple Swaps.

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 160 minutes
  • Servings 8

Ingredients
  • 6 ounces dried plums
  • 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers (seeds included)
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pkg (9 oz each) Gardein® Seven Grain Crispy Tenders
  • 8 frozen home-style waffles (or vegan option)
  • 8 slices tomato
  • 8 red onion
  • 8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Directions

  • Step one

    In a small pot with a lid, add dried plums, jalapeno, vinegar, chia seeds and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Blend jelly until smooth in a blender.

  • Step two

    Once jelly is ready, prepare 7-grain tenders according to package directions.

  • Step three

    Toast waffles and cut each in half. Lather one side of waffles with jelly. For each sandwich top one waffle half with one tender, tomato slice, onion ring, and sprig of cilantro. Top with another half jelly side down and secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Information

222 calories, 35g carbs

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 109 mg 11%
Carbohydrate 35 g 12%
Cholesterol 9 mg 3%
Total Fat 7 g 11%
Iron 4 mg 20%
Calories 222 kcal 11%
Sodium 353 mg 15%
Protein 8 g 16%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Sugars 10 g 1%
Vitamin C 7 mg 12%