Lemon-Thyme Chickpea Waffles with Harissa-Honey Figs, Whipped Feta and Jammy Eggs
Crisp chickpea waffles meet tangy feta and harissa-glazed figs.
Daily recipe · September 26, 2026
A little about this dish
These savory chickpea waffles borrow the crisp, nutty spirit of socca and give it a brunch makeover. Lemon thyme brightens the batter, while whipped feta, jammy eggs, and figs lacquered with harissa-honey bring creamy, tangy, sweet heat. The contrasting gold, ivory, crimson, and green make a striking plate, with plenty of cozy crispness for a chilly morning.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Chickpea flour — 1 cup
- Fresh lemon thyme — 1 1/2 tablespoons, plus sprigs for garnish — Finely chop; reserve sprigs for garnish
- Fresh fig — 4 — Quarter
- Feta cheese — 3 ounces — Crumble
- Plain greek yogurt — 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons, divided — Divide
- Large egg — 3 — Set aside 1 egg for the batter and 2 eggs for topping
- Lemon — 1 — Zest and juice
- Harissa paste — 2 teaspoons
- Honey — 2 teaspoons
- Balsamic vinegar — 2 teaspoons
- Tapioca starch or cornstarch — 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder — 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder — 1/4 teaspoon
- Sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon — Toast
- Water — 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons, divided — Divide
- Kosher salt — 3/4 teaspoon, divided — Divide
- Black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon, plus more to finish — Reserve extra for finishing
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥚⏱️🧊Bring water to a gentle boil. Cook 2 eggs for 7 minutes, then chill them in ice water for 5 minutes. Peel carefully.
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Step 2 — 🌾🥣🧂Whisk together the chickpea flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper.
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Step 3 — 🥚🍋🌿Whisk the remaining egg with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and chopped lemon thyme. Stir into the dry ingredients until smooth, then rest for 10 minutes.
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Step 4 — 🧀🍋🌀Blend or vigorously whisk the feta, remaining 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of kosher salt until creamy.
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Step 5 — 🧇🔥✨Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high and brush it with some of the remaining olive oil. Cook the batter for 4 to 6 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp. Transfer the waffles to a wire rack.
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Step 6 — 🍯🌶️🍈Stir together the harissa paste, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Heat a skillet over medium-high with the rest of the remaining olive oil. Sear the quartered figs cut-side down for 1 to 2 minutes, then toss them with the glaze off the heat.
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Step 7 — 🍽️🌱🌰Spread whipped feta over two plates. Top each with a waffle, glazed figs, and halved jammy eggs. Finish with toasted sesame seeds, lemon-thyme sprigs, lemon zest, and freshly cracked black pepper.
A final fox tip
Chickpea flour is the base of socca, a Mediterranean street-food batter; the waffle iron makes it especially crisp. If you do not have a waffle iron, cook the batter as small pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Re-crisp leftover waffles in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes. Children can help whisk the batter and arrange the figs.