Grilled Lemon-Basil Tofu Burgers Recipe

Name: Grilled Lemon-Basil Tofu Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 1 pound firm or extrafirm tofu, drained; Cooking spray; 1/3 cup finely chopped pitted kalamata olives; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns; 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato; 1 cup trimmed watercress

Servings: persons

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 pound firm or extrafirm tofu, drained
Cooking spray
1/3 cup finely chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
1 cup trimmed watercress

1
Combine first 8 ingredients and 3 garlic cloves in a small bowl. Cut tofu crosswise into 6 slices. Pat each square dry with paper towels. Place tofu slices on a jelly-roll pan. Brush both sides of tofu slices with lemon juice mixture; reserve remaining juice mixture. Let tofu stand 1 hour.
2
Prepare grill.
3
Place tofu slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill for 3 minutes on each side. Brush tofu with the reserved juice mixture.
4
Combine remaining 1 minced garlic clove, chopped olives, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a small bowl; stir well. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture over bottom half of each hamburger bun; top each serving with 1 tofu slice, 1 tomato slice, about 2 tablespoons watercress, and top half of bun.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lemon-Basil Tofu Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Lemon-Basil Tofu Burgers

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