Tofu-Walnut Burger
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 235.1
- Total Fat: 20.8 g
- Cholesterol: 92.5 mg
- Sodium: 47.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
- Protein: 17.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Tofu-Walnut Burger calories by ingredient
Introduction
Vary the Seasoning blend to suit your side dish: try middle-eastern flavors with couscous; Italian herbs and fennel with pasta; southwestern seasonings with tortillas; Indian spices with Basmati rice. Prepare ahead -- needs time to firm up in refrigerator. Vary the Seasoning blend to suit your side dish: try middle-eastern flavors with couscous; Italian herbs and fennel with pasta; southwestern seasonings with tortillas; Indian spices with Basmati rice. Prepare ahead -- needs time to firm up in refrigerator.Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
4-5/8 ounces (132 grams) firm tofu, drained and pressed dry
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup (30 grams )almonds (measure first, then grind)
1 tbs flax seeds (measure first, then grind)
1/2 tsp of your favorite salt-free seasoning blend
Directions
Measure 1 tsp olive oil into a small saute pan. Warm over medium heat for a couple of minutes, add onions and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent. Set aside to cool.
Dry tofu with paper towel by pressing gently, then crumble into a bowl. Add beaten egg, ground almonds and flax seed, onion/garlic mixture and seasoning. Stir well, mashing with a fork to create a "burger-like" texture. Form into two patties, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or more until firm. (Will keep 1-2 days in refrigerator).
Brush top and bottom of each burger with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil and cook in saute pan on medium-low heat, covered, for 4-5 minutes each side.
Serving Size: 2 burgers
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARNERBLUETN.
Dry tofu with paper towel by pressing gently, then crumble into a bowl. Add beaten egg, ground almonds and flax seed, onion/garlic mixture and seasoning. Stir well, mashing with a fork to create a "burger-like" texture. Form into two patties, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or more until firm. (Will keep 1-2 days in refrigerator).
Brush top and bottom of each burger with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil and cook in saute pan on medium-low heat, covered, for 4-5 minutes each side.
Serving Size: 2 burgers
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARNERBLUETN.