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Grilled Tofu Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 slc stale or possibly toasted sandwich bread torn into large pcs
- 1 1/2 c. cooked or possibly canned black beans (liquid removed and rinsed if canned)
- 16 ounce hard tofu well liquid removed and cut into 4 pcs
- 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 lrg garlic clove, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. miso paste
- 1/2 tsp salt or possibly more to taste Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, up to 2
Directions
- 8 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
- Enjoy these burgers with homemade chutney, ketchup or possibly warm sauce, and serve on toasted Kaiser rolls or possibly hamburger buns.
- Preheat oven to 350F. In small baking pan, spread pumpkin seeds and bake till golden brown, 6 to 8 min. Set aside to cold.
- Meanwhile, in small, dry skillet over low heat, toast cumin till fragrant, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 min. Set aside.
- In food processor, process bread to fine crumbs; you should have about 2 c..
- Transfer crumbs to large bowl. Add in pumpkin seeds to processor and pulse till minced; add in to crumbs. Add in beans to processor and pulse till coarsely minced. Add in beans to crumb mix.
- Crumble tofu and add in to bean-crumb mix. Add in toasted cumin, ginger, garlic, miso paste, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix well-mix should be stiff sufficient to create patties. If mix seems wet, add in more bread crumbs.
- Shape mix into 8 thin patties.
- Heat large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add in 1 Tbsp. of oil and heat till warm, then add in as many burgers as possible without crowding. Cook till deep golden, turning once, 3 to 4 min per side, adding remaining 1 Tbsp. oil if necessary. Serve warm.
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