Tofu Burgers

Recipe courtesy of: National Soybean Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Ingredients 1lb. Firm tofu mashed

¾ cup quick rolled oats

2 Tbsp. chopped onion or green onion

1 clove garlic, Minced

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 tsp. Chili powder

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 tsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. cornstarch or ¼ cup bread crumbs

2 Tbsp. green bell peppers, finely diced

1 egg

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

¼ tsp. black pepper

1/8 tsp. red pepper

1 tsp salt

Fresh or dried herbs such as basil, oregano, or dill (optional)

Instructions Mix all the ingredients together well.Form into 8 burgers, about 3” in diameter.Grill broil or fry the burgers in an oiled frying pan until brown on both sides.Burgers can also be baked at 325˚for 16 minutes, turning after 8 minutes.

Notes Makes 8 burgers