Tofu and Brazil Nut Veggie Burger

  • Number of Servings: 13
Ingredients
8 oz tofu1 egg1 onion chopped1 clove of garlic1 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup mushrooms1 cup carrot coarsely chopped3 ounces Brazil nuts1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce1 tsp cumin1 Tbsp. dried parsley1 Tbsp. dried basil1/2 tsp oregano1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (if desired)1 cup wheat germ 1 cup oatmeal1/4 cup wheat flour
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except wheat germ, oatmeal and flour in a food processor. Pulse until combined. Stir in wheat germ, oatmeal and flour. Add water or more flour if necessary to get to appropriate texture, moist but not soupy.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before forming into patties. Use a 1/3 cup scoop to get an appropriate quantity of batter. Shape into patties of the size and thickness you desire. Makes 13 patties.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 minutes. Finished burgers can be eaten, extras can be frozen and then reheated in a microwave, back in the oven, pan fried or grilled.

Number of Servings: 13

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LMDIENER.

Servings Per Recipe: 13
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 168.9
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.3 mg
  • Sodium: 569.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g

Member Reviews
  • EDGE41
    looks great...think I'll try it tonight - 11/25/12