Savory Tofu Burgers

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Savory Tofu Burgers

 

Recipe By :Dreena Burton

Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups red onions -- finely chopped

1/2 tablespoon olive oil -- (1/2 to 1)

pinch sea salt

pinch fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup celery -- finely chopped

1 1/2 cups mushrooms -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon tamari -- (for saute)

1 package firm or extra-firm tofu -- (300-g pkg) drainedd and

squeezed dry

2 whole bulbs roasted garlic

1 can tomato paste -- (156-ml can) (about 1/2 cup)

1 cup good quality breadcrumbs -- (1 to 1 1/4)

2 tablespoons dried savory -- (2 to 3)

1/2 tablespoon tamari -- (1/2 to 1) (to stir into mixture)

2 teaspoons mild Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon chili powder -- (3/4 to 1)

 

Sidebars:

If you don't have time to roast the garlic, try using a couple tbsp of a mild

flavored miso, such as brown rice miso. It adds flavor as well as helps to bind

the mixture. But since the miso is salty, omit the tamari.

 

Serve these burgers on thinly sliced toasted rolls, or in flour tortillas, with

your favorite burger fixings. They can also be served on their own with salad

and/or veggies, with " Mi-So Good Gravy " (p. 72).

 

In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, and

season with salt and pepper. Add celery, mushrooms, and the 1 tbsp tamari, and

continue to saute for another 3-4 minutes until onions and celery soften. Remove

from heat. Break tofu in chunks and in a food processor, puree until finely

minced (alternatively, mash very finely). In a large mixing bowl, squeeze garlic

from the bulb, and add sauteed mixture, minced tofu, and all other ingredients,

Mix well. Mixture should be moist and hold together fairly well when pressure is

applied. if it does not seem to be binding, add additional breadcrumbs and/or

tomato paste. Scoop out mixture with your hands and form patties. in a skillet

lightly coated with olive oil, fry patties over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on

each side until lightly browned. Makes 9-10 patties.

 

For 10 patties, per patty: Calories: 122; Total Fat: 4.6 g (Sat. Fat: 0. 7 g);

Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrate: 13.2 g; Fiber: 2.8 g; Protein: 6.9 g.

 

 

 

Source:

" The Everyday Vegan "

Copyright:

" 2001 Dreena Burton "

Yield:

" 9 patties "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 36 Calories; 1g Fat (22.7% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 122mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

 

 

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