Spicy Tofu Burgers With Cucumber Relish Recipe

Name: Spicy Tofu Burgers With Cucumber Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small red onion (finely chopped); 1 celery rib (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 220 g red kidney beans; 75 g salted peanuts; 250 g tofu; 2 teaspoons curry paste (medium); 50 g breadcrumbs; egg substitute (equal to 1 egg); 12 small cucumber (peeled and deseeded); 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (chopped); 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons caster sugar

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion (finely chopped)
1 celery rib (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
220 g red kidney beans
75 g salted peanuts
250 g tofu
2 teaspoons curry paste (medium)
50 g breadcrumbs
egg substitute (equal to 1 egg)
12 small cucumber (peeled and deseeded)
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons caster sugar

1
Heat 1 tbs of the oil in a frying pan and gently fry all but 1 tbs of the onion with the celery for 5 minutes until thay are soft.
2
Add the garlic and fry for another 2 minutes.
3
Put the kidney beans in a bowl and mash them lightly with a fork to break them up.
4
Finely chop the peanuts in a food processor.
5
Pat the tofu dry on kitchen paper, break it into pieces and add it to the nuts in the food processor.
6
Blend them until the tofu is crumbly then add the mixture to the beans together with the fried vegetables, curry paste, breadcrumbs and egg replacer and mix everything well to obtain a thick paste.
7
Divide the mixture in the bowl into quarters and shape into burgers, dusting your hands with flour if the mixture is sticky.
8
Heat the remaining oil in the pan and gently fry the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden.
9
Meanwhile, chop the cucumber finely and mix it with the reserved tablespoon of chopped onion, the parsley, vinegar and sugar in a bowl.
10
Serve with the burgers.

484

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small red onion (finely chopped), 1 celery rib (finely chopped), 2 garlic cloves (crushed), and more.

Yes, Spicy Tofu Burgers With Cucumber Relish 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!

Spicy Tofu Burgers With Cucumber Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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