Toasted Almond Tofu Burgers Recipe

Name: Toasted Almond Tofu Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box extra firm tofu; oil, for sauteeing; ½ cup chopped yellow onions or ½ cup green onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; ½ cup almonds, toasted and ground or ½ cup almond meal, toasted; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) box extra firm tofu
oil, for sauteeing
½ cup chopped yellow onions or ½ cup green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ cup almonds, toasted and ground or ½ cup almond meal, toasted
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 egg
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Press as much liquid as possible out of the tofu in this way: Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel, place on a plate, top with another plate and weight down with heavy canned goods.
2
Leave for 1 hour.
3
Unwrap the tofu, place in a bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
4
Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat and saute the onion or green onion, the garlic and ginger until very tender and golden.
5
Add to the tofu.
6
Add the toasted almond meal and egg to the tofu.
7
Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, plus salt to taste.
8
(At this point, you may chill the mixture for up to a day.)
9
Shape the almond-tofu mixture into patties and either grill or pan-fry in a tiny amount of oil until hot, about 3 minutes per side.
10
Serve by themselves, on buns or bagels, or top with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) box extra firm tofu, oil, for sauteeing, ½ cup chopped yellow onions or ½ cup green onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Toasted Almond 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.

Toasted Almond Tofu Burgers

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