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Ask Gail!
Veggie Burger Recipe?
Q: Are veggie burgers
hard to make ? My youngest daughter is home from college
for the summer and I can't keep her in expensive veggie
burgers. Can you recommend a few good recipes?
I do all the cooking and could use a little help
on this one.
A: I find that veggie burgers
can be inexpensive to buy if you look for the brand that
happens to be on sale. For example, Boca Burgers are on
sale here for 2.49 and there are at least 4 to a box.
(the store advertisement says 6 but I believe it's 4)...Anyway,
that would be just 62¢ each for 4. Nonetheless, veggie
burgers are not very hard to make. Here is one of my favorite
recipes from the Peaceful Palate by Jennifer Raymond:
Tofu Burgers
These burgers are quick and easy to make. The ingredients
can be mixed in advance and stored in the refrigerator
for up to a week. Form and cook the patties as needed.
Or you can cook all the patties at one time, then store
them in the frig. and reheat them in a toaster oven or
microwave. If you want to grill the burgers, precook the
patties before putting them on the grill.
1 pound firm tofu, mashed
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 slice whole wheat bread, finely crumbled
1 small onion, finely chopped or 2 tablespoons onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granules
1/2 teaspoon each: basil, oregano, cumin
Mix the tofu with the rolled oats, bread crumbs, chopped
onion, parsley, soy sauce, and seasonings. Knead for a
minute or so, until the mixture holds together. Shape
into 8 patties. Lightly spray a large skillet (preferably
non-stick) with oil then add the patties and brown on
both sides.
If you want to be a little daring, experiment by adding
finely shredded carrots, zucchini, beets, or chopped walnuts
or sunflower seeds.
Enjoy!
Gail
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