Broiled Vegetable Tofu Burgers

Photo: flickr user norwichnuts

Ingredients

1 tablespoon kudzu powder or cornstarch

1 tablespoon Cold vegetable stock or water

1 tablespoon Olive oil

1 small Red onion finely chopped

2 larges Garlic cloves pressed or minced

1 small Bell pepper finely chopped

1 small Carrot grated

Black pepper, freshly ground several grindings

2 teaspoons Minced fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons Finely chopped fresh parsley

1 pound Tofu, pressed well

1 tablespoon Mellow barley or mellow rice

1 cup Fine bread crumbs

1/2 cup Lightly toasted, finely chopped walnuts

Sea salt to taste

4 wholes -grain buns

Preparation

Combine the kudzu powder and cold liquid; set aside until the kudzu powder is thoroughly dissolved.

Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over moderate heat. Briefly saute the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, black pepper, and herbs - until the vegetables are just tender; remove from heat.

In a medium-sized bowl, mash together the tofu and miso until they are thoroughly mashed and mixed. Add the saute, crumbs, walnuts, and dissolved kudzu powder and mix thoroughly. Add salt to taste.

Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Arrange them on an oiled baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil and broil until tops are well browned - about 10 minutes. Carefully turn the patties over. Broil until they are firm and browned - about 10 minutes longer.

Serve immediately in the buns.

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About

The burgers may be baked rather than broiled. Arrange them on an oiled baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes - until browned and firm.

Notes: Add other minced fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, tarragon, or dill, to the burger mixture, or saute crushed dried herbs (about half the amount of the fresh ones) along with the vegetables.

These light burgers are seasoned with herbs and finely chopped vegetables; walnuts and bread crumbs add a subtle crunch. Powdered kuzu, a tasteless, healthful substance prepared by grinding the roots of the kuzu (or kudzu) plant, helps hold the burgers together. You can substitute egg for the dissolved kuzu if you prefer. Like tempeh burgers, tofu burgers are relished by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Serve them with crisp lettuce leaves or sprouts, fresh tomato slices, and your other favorite fixings.