Spicy Southwestern Tofu Burgers
This recipe was created to replicate a favorite store-bought tofu burger of mine, and I’m thrilled to have fulfilled my quest!
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
16 Ounces
Extra firm tofu, frozen and thawed
2 Tablespoons
Ground flax seeds
6 Tablespoons
Water
1 1/2 Cups
Bread crumbs or cracker meal
1
Red pepper, diced
1 Cup
Corn kernels
1/4 Cup
Fat-free refried beans
3 Tablespoons
Tomato paste
1 Teaspoon
Cumin
2 Teaspoons
Chili powder
1 Teaspoon
Onion powder
1/2 Teaspoon
Smoked paprika
1/4 Teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
Extra water for binding
To Taste
Salt to taste
Directions
1
Squeeze out all the water from the thawed tofu, and crumble it into a large bowl, using your hands.
2
Add the ground flax seeds and water to a small food processor bowl or blender, and blend until it becomes thick and viscous. Stop the machine at one point, and scrape down the sides to make sure all the ground seeds get combined with the water. (I usually blend it for 2 minutes.)
3
Add the flax seed mixture to the tofu, along with all the other ingredients, up until the extra water. Combine everything using a wooden spoon, and then your hands to feel the consistency. You want to make sure all the spices are thoroughly combined and that you can create patties from the mixture. Taste, and add salt, as necessary.
4
Add a tablespoon or two of water to help bind the patties, as needed.
5
Using your hands, form the mixture into patties. Bake under the broiler for 3 minutes each side or in a 375-degree oven for 10 minutes each side.
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