Moosewood’S Classic Tofu Burger - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces firm tofu
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups diced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup carrot (grated)
1/2 cup bell pepper (any color, seeded and diced)
1 cup walnuts (coarsely ground)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Preparation

Press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and grate in food processor.
While tofu presses, saute onions with salt and oregano for 7-8 minutes.
Add peppers and carrots to onions and cook until tender, another 7-8 minutes.
In a separate bowl combine cooked vegetables, grated tofu, walnuts, soy, mustard, tahini, pepper, and basil.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Shape eight burgers (a cup of mixture = one burger). Place on oiled baking sheet.
Bake burgers until firm and brown, around 30-40 minutes.
Variation: To make into meatless meatballs, add ground fennel to vegetable mixture. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and bake for 20 minutes.