Savoury Vegetarian Burgers
Yield
4 burgersPrep
1 hrsCook
15 minReady
1 hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¾ | pound |
tofu
firm |
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
olive oil
divided |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
minced |
|
| 1 | cup |
carrots
finely grated |
|
| 1 | cup |
cabbage
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
garlic cloves
peeled and pressed |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
whole-wheat flour
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
nutritional yeast flakes
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
ketchup
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
finely minced |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
sesame seeds
|
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
taco seasoning mix
|
*
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
ground |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
wheat germ
|
|
| 4 | each |
hamburger buns
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 340.2 | g |
tofu
firm |
|
| 2E+1 | ml |
olive oil
divided |
|
| 79 | ml |
scallions, spring or green onions
minced |
|
| 237 | ml |
carrots
finely grated |
|
| 237 | ml |
cabbage
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
garlic cloves
peeled and pressed |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
whole-wheat flour
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
nutritional yeast flakes
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
ketchup
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
finely minced |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
sesame seeds
|
|
| 2E+1 | ml |
taco seasoning mix
|
*
|
| 0.6 | ml |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
ground |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
wheat germ
|
|
| 4 | each |
hamburger buns
|
*
|
Directions
Drain the tofu and slice thinly. Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and a couple of cans to weight down. Let drain for 45 minutes.
In a nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, cabbage and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
Process the drained tofu in a food processor until creamy. Add the flour, yeast, ketchup, parsley, sesame seeds, taco seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper; process until smooth. Add the vegetables and process until the vegetables are finely chopped and incorporated.
Form the mixture into 4 patties and dredge in wheat germ. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the burgers and cook 5 minutes. Turn and add another teaspoon oil; continue cooking 4 minutes, or until heated through. (Serve on toasted buns with condiments.)
Note: Nutritional yeast can be found in health food stores. If unavailable substitute 2 tablespoons wheat germ.
