Spiced Tofu and Carrot Burgers

A tasty vegetarian alternative to meat, these spicy tofu burgers make a great snack or light meal.

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Tofu is an excellent source of protein and is rich in calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and iron.

You Will Need
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

What to Do
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)
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