Can I make this gluten-free?

To make the burgers gluten-free, make sure you are swapping the breadcrumbs, flour and burger buns you use. You can swap the flour for 3-4 tbsp potato starch.

Can I freeze these burgers?

Yes! Once properly cooled, place in a freezer safe container making sure to place squares of parchment paper between each pattie. This will help make taking them out individually easier.

Why is my burger not holding its shape?

Make sure you have crumbled your tofu really well. If you have big chunks of tofu in your mixture it can make it difficult for the burger to hold its shape. Also, make sure when shaping the patties that you are packing the mixture really tightly with enough pressure between your hands to help the binders work more effectively. Lastly, I find shaping the burgers with lightly greased hands helps keep the shape of the patties really well.

Are these burgers grillable?

Make sure your grill is clean then preheat it to 375F for 10-15 minutes with the lid closed. While the grill preheats, use a skillet to sear your tofu patties for 3-4 minutes on each side to firm up. Brush both sides of the patties with oil and set them in a grill basket. Place the grill basket on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes on both sides. Coat the burgers with the chipotle sauce then place back on the grill basket one final time for 2 minutes to help the burger absorb some of the sauce.

Chipotle Lime Tofu Burgers

Name: Chipotle Lime Tofu Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil plus more as needed; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1 block Nasoya’s Super Firm High Protein Tofu, finely crumbled; 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 1 vegan “beef” or vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp Tajin or chili lime seasoning; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; Juice and zest of 1 lime; 4 tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers; 2 tbsp maple syrup; Whole Grain Burger Buns; 4 ears of corn, husks removed; 1 clove of garlic, grated; Juice of half a lime; 1 tsp tajin

Description

These Chipotle Lime Tofu Burgers are packed with protein and meal prep friendly. Full of flavor and designed with the perfect texture in mind.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp avocado oil plus more as needed
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 block Nasoya’s Super Firm High Protein Tofu, finely crumbled
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 vegan “beef” or vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp Tajin or chili lime seasoning
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp allspice
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Juice and zest of 1 lime
4 tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
2 tbsp maple syrup
Whole Grain Burger Buns

Grilled Corn

4 ears of corn, husks removed
1 clove of garlic, grated
Juice of half a lime
1 tsp tajin

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F. Place a heavy bottom skillet with oil over medium heat. Once the pan is hot add the onions and a pinch of salt and saute until softened. Stir in the crumbled tofu then spread the mixture out to cover the bottom of the pan. Allow the tofu to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes then toss and cook for 3-4 more minutes until the tofu starts to get more golden in color.
To the pan, add the soy sauce, bouillon cube, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Tajin, coriander, and allspice. Stir the mixture well, sauteing until the tofu is well coated. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Once safe to handle, transfer the tofu to a mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs, flour, nutritional yeast, lime zest and juice. Stir to combine then use your hands to knead the mixture until it starts to hold together.
With lightly oiled hands, grab a 1/2 cup scoop of the mixture and tightly mold it into 4 equal sized 1/2 inch thick patties to fit the width of your favorite burger buns. Place the patties on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
Combine the adobo sauce, maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon of tajin in a small bowl. Use it to carefully brush the top of the burgers. Flip then baste the burger again and return the tray to bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the burgers to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving in a bun with all the fixings.
To cook the corn, place the corn cobs in a heavy bottom skillet or a grill pan over medium high heat. Cook the corn for 10 minutes, rotating every 2 minutes until charred to your liking. Combine the garlic, lime juice, Tajin and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. While the corn is still hot, brush the mixture over your corn then enjoy.

Notes

Make a large batch. Feel free to double the recipe and freeze leftovers for later. A great option to have on hand when you need a quick dinner.

If you can’t find super firm tofu, use extra firm tofu. Just make sure to press excess water out of your extra firm tofu for an hour or more before making this recipe. Alternatively, you can also place the tofu in cheesecloth and squeeze the water out manually with your hands.

Serve with your favorite condiments! Load up your burger with anything you like. Add veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles then serve with your favorite sauces like ketchup or vegan mayo.