Savoury Vegetarian Burgers

* Exported from MasterCook *

SAVOURY VEGETARIAN BURGERS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sandwich Vegetarian
Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 lb Firm tofu
4 ts Olive oil, divided
1/3 c Minced green onions
1 c Finely grated carrot
1 c Finely chopped green cabbage
1 md Clove garlic, peeled and
Forced through a press
1/2 c Whole wheat flour
2 tb Nutritional yeast
2 tb Ketchup
2 tb Finely minced parsley
2 tb Sesame seeds
4 ts Taco seasoning mix
1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
1/4 ts Salt
Several grindings freshly
Ground black pepper
1/4 c Wheat germ
4 Hamburger buns, toasted
Assorted condiments

1. Drain the tofu and slice thinly. Place on a paper
towel-lined baking sheet and a couple of cans to
weight down. Let drain for 45 minutes. 2. In a
nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium
heat. Add the onion, carrot, cabbage and garlic;
saute 5 minutes. Cool slightly. 3. Process the
drained tofu in a food processor until creamy. Add
the flour, yeast, ketchup, parsley, sesame seeds, taco
seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper; process until
smooth. Add the vegetables and process until the
vegetables are finely chopped and incorporated. 4.
Form the mixture into 4 patties and dredge in wheat
germ. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet
over medium heat. Add the burgers and cook 5 minutes.
Turn and add another teaspoon oil; continue cooking 4
minutes, or until heated through. (Serve on toasted
buns with condiments.)
Note: Nutritional yeast can be found in health food
stores. If unavailable substitute 2 tablespoons wheat
germ.



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