Tofu and Leek Burgers

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

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium- high heat.

2. 2

   Add the leeks, carrot, and ginger. Saute until vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and saute another minute.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Crumble the tofu in a food processor bowl. Add the vegetable mixture, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and cashews.

6. 6

   Pulse until almost smooth.

7. 7

   Transfer the tofu/vegetable mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and wheat gluten. Mix with a wooden spoon.

8. 8

   Need the dough for 3 - 5 minutes until elastic strings start to form.

9. 9

   Portion into 6 patties.

10. 10

    Re-heat the medium skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil to fry.

11. 11

    Cook about 5 minutes on each side. They are done when the center feels a little firm.