Tofu Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 onion (medium, coarsely chopped)
• 1 carrots (medium, shredded)
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 ginger (fresh, thin slice, peeled, finely chopped)
• 12 oz. extra-firm tofu (well drained, mashed)
• 1/2 cup almonds (toasted)
• 1 egg whites (large )
• 4 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
• Sea salt (optional)
• Nonstick cooking spray
• black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool.

4. 4

   Combine onion mixture, tofu, almonds, egg white, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds; mix well.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper if desired.

6. 6

   Shape into four patties. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 to 2 hours.

7. 7

   Heat medium nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, over medium high heat.

8. 8

   Add patties; cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.