Real Simple Tofu Burgers

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Real Simple Tofu Burgers

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon white vinegar

14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained

2 tablespoons olive oil (if cooking on a stovetop)

1/4 pound Cheddar substitute, sliced

1 4-ounce package alfalfa sprouts

1 small bunch radishes, sliced

4 whole-wheat rolls, toasted

Honey mustard (optional)

 

 

 

 

In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar (and red

pepper flakes). Cook over low heat until the marinade thickens, 5 to 7

minutes. Cut the tofu into four 1-inch-thick burgers; transfer to a

bowl, pour the marinade over the top, and let sit 15 minutes, turning

once. Place on a medium-hot grill and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side.

(To cook on a stovetop, heat the olive oil in a grill pan over medium

heat and cook the tofu 2 minutes per side.) Top each burger with some

of the Cheddar and cook 2 minutes more or until the cheese melts. Top

with some sprouts and sliced radishes. Serve on the whole-wheat rolls

with mustard, if desired.

 

Yield: 4 servings

 

CALORIES 321(0% from fat); FAT 17g (sat 7g); PROTEIN 22mg; CHOLESTEROL

30mg; CALCIUM 428mg; SODIUM 862mg; FIBER 4g; CARBOHYDRATE 24g; IRON

3mg

 

Source: Real Simple, JUNE 2004

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.06.04

 

ChupaNote: I used frozen/defrosted for the texture. Used brown sugar,

seasoned japanese rice vinegar, and added red pepper flakes. I also

let it marinate overnight. And instead of Cheddar, I put raw Vidalia

onion on the top with Beefsteak tomatoes. Fewer calories.

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