Thai Burgers with Peanut-Cilantro Sauce

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Thai Burgers with Peanut-Cilantro Sauce

 

Recipe By :K. Lee Evans & Chris Rankin - Giant Book of TOFU Cooking

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12 ounces firm tofu -- drained

2 cups cooked black beans -- drained

3/4 cup quick cooking oats -- uncooked

1/2 cup red onions -- finely chopped

1/2 cup carrotts -- grated

2 teaspoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, to taste

vegetable oil, for brushing

flour, for dusting

1 cucumber -- peeled and sliced

Peanut Cilantro Sauce

3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves -- minced

 

Serves 6 to 8

 

In a large mixing bowl, mash the tofu.

 

Add the beans, oats, onions, carrots, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and

pepper flakes. Mix well, then mash until the mixture reaches a uniform

consistency and holds together.

 

Form the mixture into 6 to 8 patties.

 

Brush both sides of the patties with oil, and dust with flour.

 

Prepare the grill be brushing the rack with oil. Cook the patties for 4 minutes

on each side.

 

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by blending the peanut butter and lemon juice in a

small bowl. Mix in the cilantro.

 

Serve the patties on toasted buns, and top with Peanut Cilantro Sauce and

cucumber slices.

 

Description:

" Turn your grill into a Bangkok barbecue. There's a touch of Thailand

in every bite of these delectable burgers, smothered in a pleasing,

peanuty sauce. "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 228 Calories; 8g Fat (28.5% calories from

fat); 14g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 162mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0