Terrific Tofu Burgers

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (16 ounce) packages firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup peeled and grated carrot
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons light miso
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 -2 tablespoon dijon mustard (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 generously oil baking sheet.
• 3 place tofu between two plates, and rest heavy weight on top plate.
• 4 press for about 15 minutes.
• 5 drain off liquid from bottom plate.
• 6 meanwhile, heat oil in skillet, and sauté onions, carrots, peppers, oregano, basil and dill for about 7 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
• 7 crumble pressed tofu into large bowl.
• 8 stir in walnuts, bread crumbs, tahini, miso, soy sauce and mustard, if using.
• 9 add sautéed vegetables, and mix well.
• 10 using about 3/4 cup burger mix per burger, form 8 patties by hand, and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
• 11 bake for about 30 minutes, or until burgers are firm and browned.
• 12 serve hot.
• 13 enjoy!