Spiced Tofu and Carrot Burgers

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Spiced Tofu and Carrot Burgers

 

2 tbsps. olive oil

6 shallots, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 1/2 tsps. ground coriander

1 1/2 tsps. ground cumin

1 1/2 tsps. hot chili powder

12 ozs. tofu, mashed

1/2 cup ground almonds

1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese

1 tbsp. sun-dried tomato paste

1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan. Add the shallots, carrots, and garlic, and cook over

medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground spices and cook

for 1 minute, stirring.

Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the tofu, almonds, cheese, tomato paste,

coriander, and seasoning and mix thoroughly. Cool slightly; then divide the

mixture into eight portions and form each portion into a burger. Preheat the

broiler to high.

Brush each burger all over with the remaining oil and place the burgers on a

broiler rack in a broiler pan. Broil for about 4 minutes on each side, until the

burgers are cooked and lightly browned. Serve hot with whole-wheat rolls,

homemade relish or chutney, and a mixed leaf salad.

Makes 4 servings.