Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipe: Tofu Burgers

Savvy Vegetarian News

Vol. 1, Issue 1, January 2003

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Here's a sure way to get your kids or anyone else to eat tofu. This quick, easy & tasty vegetarian and vegan recipe is a favorite with all our family & friends. It makes 8 good sized patties. If it's too much, half the recipe, or refrigerate half for later, although fresh is best.You can improvise freely with the seasonings & the grains. If you want onions, use them on the outside, not the inside - too wet. Add all your favorite burger fixings, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb firm tofu
• 1/4 c each whole wheat flour, corn flour, & rolled oats
• 1/2 c parsley tops or fresh basil leaves, washed & dried
• 1 tsp each paprika, coriander, cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried basil or thyme
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• pinch cayenne
• 1/2 tsp salt and/or 1 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Slice tofu in 6-8 slices. Place in a folded dishtowel, cover with a cutting board, weighted with something heavy. Leave for ten minutes. This dries out the tofu so the mixture isn't gooey.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium with olive oil, or your favorite cooking oil. I add a pinch of asefetida (hing) to the oil for extra flavor. Garlic works too if you like it.
3. Break tofu into chunks, and add to food processor. If you don't have one, mash by hand or with a potato masher, and finely chop the parsley or basil first.
4. Throw in everything else and mix well by hand, or on low in the food processor just until it all clumps up.
5. Form into thin patties, and fry in oil, on medium heat, 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Another great recipe using tofu: Butternut Squash in Coconut Milk With Tofu and Toasted Almonds - Vegan

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Vol. 1, Issue 1, January, 2003

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Quick and Easy Recipe: Tofu Burgers:

"Here's a sure way to get your kids or anyone else to eat tofu. This quick, easy & tasty recipe is a favorite with all our family & friends. It makes 8 good sized patties."

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