Easy Vegan Tofu Burger Recipe
This easy vegan tofu burger recipe is quick to make, oil-free, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor and hearty burger texture. Bake, air fry, or pan fry.
Servings: 4
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces tofu 1 block, firm or extra firm
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 6 medium scallions chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy saue
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or another vegan chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chickpea flour more if needed
Instructions
- Press the tofu using a tofu press. Or warp tofu in paper towels and place it between two plates. Place something heavy on the top plate to weigh it down. For quicker pressing, cut the tofu into quarters first. Press for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 C.). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Crumble the tofu into tiny pieces directly into a mixing bowl. Then add the rest of the ingredients except the chickpea flour. Use your hands to mix the ingredients and break up large pieces of tofu.
- Add the chickpea flour to the burger mixture. Test that you can form a patty by forming a ball of the mixture. Use additional flour if necessary. You should be able to form a ball that holds together.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Form patties that are about ½ - ⅝ of an inch thick.
- Place the patties on the baking tray and place the tray on the center rack of your oven. Bake the patties for 20 minutes until they brown and firm up. Flip them and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
- If the mixture falls apart when you form a ball, knead the mixture with your hands for a few more minutes. The more you handle the mixture, the more moist it becomes.
- Add more chickpea flour if you form a ball that melts into your hand.
- Although this tofu burger recipe was developed to be baked, you can fry the burgers if desired. Use a non-stick skillet to fry the burgers over medium heat. Once they firm up, you may want to adjust the heat to medium-high to finish them.
- Air fry the burgers at 350F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Watch them carefully because air fryer heat can vary.
- The amount of chickpea flour you’ll need depends on the moisture in your tofu crumbles and other ingredients.
- Cooked burgers will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator or freeze them. Wrap them in foil to reheat, unwrapping the last few minutes to crisp them.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg