Barbecued Tofu Burgers

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Barbecued Tofu Burgers

 

 

500 g (17 1/2 oz) block firm tofu

2 tablespoons (8 tsp) olive oil

1 tablespoon (4 tsp) red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, crushed

 

1 GF Turkish pide loaf (-OR- similar), cut into 4 **

1/2 cup hommus dip

2 large iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

hot chilli sauce, to serve

 

1. Cut tofu block lengthways into 4 thick slices. Combine oil, vinegar

and garlic in a shallow ceramic dish. Add tofu and turn to coat in

marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24

hours if time permits, turning once.

 

2. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue grill on medium-high heat. Cook

tofu for 2 minutes each side, or until charred.

 

3. Meanwhile, split bread and lightly toast on both sides. Spread

hommus over each bread base. Top bases with lettuce, tomatoes, onion

and tofu. Drizzle with hot chilli sauce. Cover with bread tops. Serve.

 

 

Serves 4.

 

 

** Turkish pide is a flatish type of yeasted bread. You could replace

it with GF foccacia or even normal GF rolls if desired.