Tofu Burgers with Chili Lime Pineapple
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Tofu Burgers with Chili Lime Pineapple
Ingredients
1 block extra-firm tofu, chopped
1/4 Cup wheat germ
3 green onions, chopped
¼ Cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp minced ginger
1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp curry powder
3 pineapple rings
Zest of 1 lime
¼ tsp chili powder, or to taste
½ tsp salt
3 whole grain buns (optional)
Instructions
Place tofu in food processor container; blend until pulverized and beginning to stick together. Add wheat germ, green onions, cilantro, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili sauce and curry powder to container and pulse until everything is mixed together. Form mixture into 3 equal-sized patties.
Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towel and brush both sides with a light coating of oil. In small bowl. Stir together lime zest, chili powder and salt. Season both sides of pineapple with chili mixture.
Preheat grill to medium. Brush tofu burgers with oil and grill for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Grill pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side, or until they have developed grill marks. If using buns, heat them on the grill for 1 minute, or until toasted.
Serve tofu burgers topped with grilled pineapple.
What I Eat for bigFou - 2020