Tofu and Leek Burgers

Name: Tofu and Leek Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 patties, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 leek, light green and white parts only, sliced; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup cashews, roughly chopped; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup wheat gluten; olive oil

Submitted by LilWubs

"Looking for something else to do with leeks besides potato & leek soup? Try this!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 6 patties
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, light green and white parts only, sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¹⁄₂ cup cashews, roughly chopped
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
³⁄₄ cup breadcrumbs
³⁄₄ cup wheat gluten
olive oil

directions

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium- high heat.
Add the leeks, carrot, and ginger. Saute until vegetables are tender.
Add the garlic and saute another minute.
Remove from heat.
Crumble the tofu in a food processor bowl. Add the vegetable mixture, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and cashews.
Pulse until almost smooth.
Transfer the tofu/vegetable mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and wheat gluten. Mix with a wooden spoon.
Need the dough for 3 - 5 minutes until elastic strings start to form.
Portion into 6 patties.
Re-heat the medium skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil to fry.
Cook about 5 minutes on each side. They are done when the center feels a little firm.