Toasted Almond Tofu Burgers

Name: Toasted Almond Tofu Burgers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 237 milliliters alfalfa sprouts; 118 milliliters almonds, toasted, finely chopped; 118 milliliters grated carrot; 1 large egg white, beaten to blend; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons minced peeled ginger; 118 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil; 4 sesame seed buns, toasted; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 340 grams package firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 1-inch-thick slices; 4 slices tomato slices

Toasted Almond Tofu Burgers might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 312 calories, 16g of protein, and 14g of fat. Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the tofu you could follow this main course with the Tofu Cheesecake as a dessert. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Wrap tofu in doubled dish towel.

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Tofu

Wrap

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Kitchen Towels

Place on work surface. Weigh down with a board topped with food cans or weights for 1 hour. Squeeze towel-wrapped tofu to extract as much liquid as possible from tofu.

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Extract

Tofu

Transfer tofu to medium bowl. Using fork, mash into small pieces.

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Tofu

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Bowl

Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; place over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add carrot, green onions, ginger and garlic; sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Cool.

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Green Onions

Carrot

Garlic

Ginger

Mix carrot mixture, almonds, egg white, soy sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds into tofu. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

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Salt And Pepper

Sesame Seeds

Sesame Oil

Egg Whites

Soy Sauce

Almonds

Carrot

Tofu

If grilling, spray grill rack with nonstick spray, then prepare barbecue (medium heat). If sautéing, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Lightly spray patties on both sides with nonstick spray.

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Frying Pan

Grill