Tofu is an excellent source of protein and is rich in calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and iron.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
- 12 ounces tofu, mashed
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add the shallots, carrots, and garlic, and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- 2
Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the tofu, almonds, cheese, tomato paste, cilantro, and seasoning and mix thoroughly. Cool slightly; then divide the mixture into eight portions and form each portion into a burger. Preheat the broiler to high.
- 3
Brush each burger all over with the remaining oil and place the burgers on a broiler rack in a broiler pan.
- 4
Broil for about 4 minutes on each side, until the burgers are cooked and lightly browned. Season with sea salt and black pepper, if desired. Serve hot with whole-wheat rolls, homemade relish or chutney, and a mixed leaf salad. Serves: 4 (2 burgers each).
