Welcome to the world of flavorful and nutritious veggie burgers! Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian, a flexitarian seeking meatless options, or simply a curious foodie, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect vegetable and tofu burger. With an array of vibrant vegetables, aromatic herbs, and the versatility of tofu, you'll discover a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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TOFU AND VEGGIE BURGER
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Provided by KateL
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pat tofu dry with absorbent paper. Spread tofu, in single layer, on absorbent-paper-lined tray; cover with more paper, stand 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium frying pan; cook brown onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens.
- Add spices; cook, stirring until fragrant.
- Combine onion mixture in large bowl with tofu, zucchini and breadcrumbs; shape into four patties.
- Cover; referigerate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine hummus and yogurt in small bowl.
- Cut bread into four pieces. Split each piece in half horizontally; toast cut sides in heated oiled grill pan.
- Cook patties in same oiled grill pan until browned both sides and hot.
- Spread bread with hummus mixture; sandwich combined mint, parsley and green onion, patties and sprouts between bread pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 17.5
VEGETABLE AND TOFU BURGER
These are veggie burgers with a kick! Shredded carrots and zucchini are combined with tofu, onion, celery, egg, bread crumbs, basil and curry paste. Serve on a bun, if desired.
Provided by troppo
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Veggie
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Press carrot and zucchini between paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a medium bowl combine carrots, zucchini, tofu, onion, celery, egg, bread crumbs and curry paste.
- Chop 2/3 of the basil and add it to the tofu mixture. Mix well and form into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve with remaining basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 285.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
VEGAN TOFU VEGGIE BURGERS
Steps:
- Serve on the vegan buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 749 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 6 burgers, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
THE ULTIMATE VEGGIE BURGER
You make a veggie burger because you want the hamburger experience without the meat. This one delivers. It's got a firm, beefy texture that takes on the char and smoke of the grill, but is adaptable enough to cook inside on your stove. The enemy of a veggie burger is mushiness, which stems from a high moisture content. To combat that, the very watery ingredients - mushrooms, tofu, beans and beets - are roasted to both dehydrate them somewhat and intensify their flavors. Yes, the ingredient list here is long; you need a diverse lot to make a good veggie burger. And each one adds something in terms of flavor and/or texture. Garnish this any way you like, and don't forget to toast the buns.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, burgers, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 burgers
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice tofu into 1/4-inch-thick slabs and pat dry with paper towel. Arrange tofu on one half of a rimmed baking sheet; brush both sides with oil. Spread mushrooms on the other half of the baking sheet; toss with 2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper.
- On a second rimmed baking sheet, toss beans and grated beet with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper, then spread the mixture into one layer.
- Transfer both baking sheets to the oven. Roast bean-beet mixture, tossing occasionally, until beans begin to split and beets are tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Roast mushrooms and tofu until golden and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes. Let everything cool.
- Place nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Add cooled bean-beet mixture, mushrooms, tofu, panko, cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, scallion, garlic, pimentón and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pulse until ingredients are just combined. Pulse in tempeh and rice but do not overprocess. You want small chunks, not a smooth mixture. Scrape mixture into a bowl and chill at least 2 hours or up to 5 days (you can also freeze the burger mix).
- When you are ready to make the burgers, divide mixture into 6 equal portions and form each portion into a patty about 1 inch thick. Return to the fridge until just before grilling. They grill better when they start out cold.
- Heat the grill. Cook the burgers over a low fire until they are charred on both sides and firm when you press on them, 4 to 6 minutes per side. If they start to burn before they firm up, move them to the sides of the grill to finish cooking over indirect heat. Alternatively, you can cook these on a grill pan or in a skillet over low heat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 441, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 629 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PATTY'S TOFU BURGERS
This is a special recipe for me. My first veggie burger from scratch! It is low cal, great tasting and easy. I make a bowl of this mix and leave it in the fridge so my husband can pat out a burger and quickly cook it on his lunch break. Enjoy:)
Provided by pattyward555
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Veggie
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Mix in the tofu, celery, onion, chili powder, cumin, curry paste, garlic, and oats with your hands until the tofu has broken into fine pieces, and the mixture is evenly blended. Form into 8 patties.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until crispy and golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 82.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
TOFU-MUSHROOM BURGERS (VEGETARIAN TIMES)
I wanted a tofu burger that didn't come out of the freezer section of a grocery store. This recipe came out of a 1997 issue of Vegetarian times and it is one that I have used repeatedly. The author suggests serving these burgers on a garlic bun with hoisin sauce, tomato slices, and chopped cilantro but I have always served them on a whole wheat bun with sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, fresh spinach, tomato slices, and a creamy dijon.
Provided by Canadian_in_the_Bay
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 patties, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook until golden. Add mushrooms, tofu, and curry paste, and cook, stirring once or twice, until mushrooms are softened. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon. If any liquid remains, cook uncovered until thickened; add to vegetables and allow to cool.
- After everything has cooled, combine vegetables, tofu, egg, and rice in a food processor until blended (I use a potato masher since I do not have a food processor). Transfer to large bow and mix in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to form a consistency which will allow patties to be formed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into 3 inch patties (1/2 an inch thick), add extra bread crumbs if needed to hod patties together.
- Prepare grill or preheat broiler. I put them on a pam-sprayed health grill for about 4-6 minutes, or until both sides are lightly browned. They can also be broiled on a lightly greased broiler pan or cookie sheet for about 6-8 minutes per side. Broil about 3-5 inches from the heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 43.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.8
MOOSEWOOD'S CLASSIC TOFU BURGER
From http://www.moosewoodcooks.com/2014/01/moosewoods-classic-tofu-burgers/ -- "To freeze these burgers, simply wrap cooled, baked burgers in plastic wrap and put them in the freezer. To reheat, bake on an oiled baking sheet, right from the freezer, at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through- the time will depend on how fat your burgers are."
Provided by Katheryn W.
Categories Vegan
Time 50m
Yield 8 burgers, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and grate in food processor.
- While tofu presses, saute onions with salt and oregano for 7-8 minutes.
- Add peppers and carrots to onions and cook until tender, another 7-8 minutes.
- In a separate bowl combine cooked vegetables, grated tofu, walnuts, soy, mustard, tahini, pepper, and basil.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Shape eight burgers (a cup of mixture = one burger). Place on oiled baking sheet.
- Bake burgers until firm and brown, around 30-40 minutes.
- Variation: To make into meatless meatballs, add ground fennel to vegetable mixture. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 590.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.8
Tips:
- Use firm or extra-firm tofu: This will help the burgers hold their shape while cooking.
- Press the tofu before using: This will remove excess moisture and help the burgers be more flavorful.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the burgers.
- Don't overmix the burger mixture: Overmixing can make the burgers tough.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Vegetable and tofu burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create vegetable and tofu burgers that are sure to please everyone at your next cookout.
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