Galentine's Day Waffles

Galentine's Day. It's a thing
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Welcome to Meatless Monday, a column in which we feature vegetarian recipes to help reverse the carnivorous sins of the weekend.

Photograph by Brian Leatart

Photograph by Brian Leatart

We know. You're looking at this photo thinking, "Those waffles look delicious but what the hell is Galentine's Day?"

To which we reply, "It's an episode of Parks & Recreation that takes its name from the annual party Amy Poehler's character throws for her lady friends the eve of Valentine's Day."

Now, whip up these sweet little squares for an indulgent dinner party tonight. After all, what better way to celebrate Galentine's Day than by waffling around with your lady pals over whipped cream and white wine? --Aasimah Navlakhi