Name: Tofu and vegie burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 gram firm silken tofu; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium brown onion (150g) medium brown onion, chopped finely; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 (90g) small zucchini, grated coarsely; 2 cup (140g) fresh breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup (190g) hummus; 1/4 cup (70g) greek-style yoghurt; 1 (430g) loaf turkish bread; 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped coarsely; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped coarsely; 1 green onion, sliced thinly; 30 gram snow pea sprouts, trimmed

Tofu and vegie burger

This tofu and vegie burger recipe is a great stand-by for nights when you want or need to produce a vegetarian meal. They're packed with protein and totally yum.

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Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

10M

Total

30M

Ingredients

300 gram firm silken tofu

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium brown onion (150g) medium brown onion, chopped finely

2 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 (90g) small zucchini, grated coarsely

2 cup (140g) fresh breadcrumbs

3/4 cup (190g) hummus

1/4 cup (70g) greek-style yoghurt

1 (430g) loaf turkish bread

1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped coarsely

1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped coarsely

1 green onion, sliced thinly

30 gram snow pea sprouts, trimmed

Method

1.Pat tofu dry with paper towel. Spread in single layer on paper-towel-lined tray; cover tofu with more paper, stand for 20 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring, for about 1-3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add spices; cook, stirring, for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

3.In a large bowl, combine onion mixture with tofu, zucchini and breadcrumbs; shape into four patties. Cover; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4.Meanwhile, combine hummus and yoghurt in a small bowl.

5.Cut bread into four pieces. Split each piece in half horizontally; toast cut sides in heated oiled grill pan (or grill or barbecue).

6.Cook patties in the same pan for about 5 minutes, or until browned both sides and hot.

7.Spread bread with hummus mixture; sandwich combined herbs and onion, patties and sprouts between bread slices. Serve immediately.

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