Mexican Tofu Burgers

These burgers have a great bite and texture for any roll or pitta bread.  They are limey and a bit spicy with a good depth of flavour.  Once you’ve made these, you won’t ever need another vegan burger recipe.  They also work if you need to prepare in advance and give them a quick fry before eating.  Serve with my Mum’s Best Coleslaw and you’ll be in healthy burger heaven!
By Admin Tofuture -

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1 x 400g / 14 oz tofu – pressed and cut into small cubes for marinating.
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime

Burgers:

  • Marinated tofu
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp hot chilli powder
  • ½ garlic powder
  • 3 cloves garlic – crushed
  • ½ fresh coriander (opt. but adds an authentic Mexican feel)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp soaked chia seeds (to bind it all together)
  • 3 tbsp plain flour - add more if the mixture is too wet

Optional Coating: 

  • 1/2 cup of cornflour mixed with 2 tbsps panko breadcrumbs

Mum’s Best Coleslaw:

  • ¼ red cabbage – sliced
  • ½ red onion - sliced (soak in vinegar for 25 minutes if you don't like too strong a taste of onion but drain the vinegar away before adding)
  • 1 carrot – grated
  • 1 apple – grated
  • A dollop of vegan mayo
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 370 deg. fahrenheit / 180 deg. celsius and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Press and chop the tofu into cubes and leave to soak in the marinade for 30 mins to overnight in the fridge.
  3. Remove the tofu from the marinade and place in the food mixer, discarding any extra liquid that hasn't been absorbed.
  4. Add all the burger ingredients to a food processor with the marinated tofu and blitz together, pulsing and cleaning the sides of the mixer as necessary.
  5. When a smooth batter has been formed, take the dough in small handfuls and form into mini burgers.
  6. Either place on a prepared baking sheet straight away, or if you want an additional crunch, coat each burger in the corn flour and panko breadcrumb mix and then place evenlly on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 25 minutes, turning half-way through.
  8. To reheat: fry for 2 minutes before eating.

To serve:

Serve in your favourite burger bun with slices of avocado, a squeeze of extra lime, slices of tomato and a generous helping of Mum’s Best Coleslaw on the side.

A few more of favorites

Vegan French Toast

Vegan French Toast

Ingredients 1 x 400g silken tofu, lightly pressed 1/2 cup plant-based milk (ie soya or almond) 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp ground...

Vegan French Toast

Ingredients 1 x 400g silken tofu, lightly pressed 1/2 cup plant-based milk (ie soya or almond) 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp ground...

Read more...
Roasted Vegetable Toflette

Roasted Vegetable Toflette

Ingredients Omelette 400g tofu (silken or firm) – well pressed 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 ½ tsp kala namak (Indian rock salt with an eggy flavour) opt. 2 tsp plain...

Roasted Vegetable Toflette

Ingredients Omelette 400g tofu (silken or firm) – well pressed 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 ½ tsp kala namak (Indian rock salt with an eggy flavour) opt. 2 tsp plain...

Read more...
Scrambled Tofu

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients 1 x block 400g / 14 oz tofu – medium press 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, either yellow or red, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½...

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients 1 x block 400g / 14 oz tofu – medium press 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, either yellow or red, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½...

Read more...
Silken Tofu Pancakes

Silken Tofu Pancakes

Ingredients 100g (1/2 cup) silken tofu, lightly-pressed 240 ml (1/2 cup) plant-based milk, ie almond 1 tbsp lemon juice 150g (1 1/4 cups) plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder 2...

Silken Tofu Pancakes

Ingredients 100g (1/2 cup) silken tofu, lightly-pressed 240 ml (1/2 cup) plant-based milk, ie almond 1 tbsp lemon juice 150g (1 1/4 cups) plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder 2...

Read more...