Herbed Tofu Burgers

By Pragna Sanghavi

Mar, 10th

581

Servings
3 persons
Cook Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
20 - 22

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • One 14-ounce block extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons liquid aminos
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup vegan bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil spray
  • 6 vegan burger buns
  • Burger fixings
  • lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced avocado, sliced re
  • Pickled Red Cabbage & Onion Relish
  • ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce
  • Basic Cashew Cheese Sauce or other vegan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Transfer to a food processor. Add the tofu, liquid aminos, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, cumin, thyme, oregano, basil, parsley, and ¼ cup of the oats. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining oats, the bread crumbs, and sesame seeds. Mix until combined. Add salt and pepper.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Divide the mixture into six equal parts. Using your hands or a greased biscuit cutter (sized to fit the buns), form the mixture into patties and place on the baking sheet.
  • Heat a large grill pan or frying pan, preferably cast iron, over medium heat.
  • Generously spray the pan with olive oil. Place 2 or 3 patties in the pan (however many will fit without being crowded) and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, a few minutes longer if your patties are more than ¾ inch thick, until firm, crisp, and browned
  • Place the burgers on buns. Repeat with the remaining patties, respraying the pan between batches.
  • Let everyone assemble their burger with their choice of fixings. Leftover burgers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.