This is a burger that contains a great deal of fiber and is also extremely healthy. You may even find some of your meat eating guests want to try these out because they smell and taste so delicious when cooked.
Ingredients
118grams Corn Kernels
7 Mushrooms Diced
3 Green Onions Diced
½ Red Bell Pepper Diced
1 Carrot Grated
1 Small Potato Grated
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
1 Teaspoon Cumin
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
60grams Soft (Silken) Tofu
118grams Bread Crumbs
Salt And Pepper To Taste
Instructions
1. In food processor place the tofu and process until it has become creamy in texture. Removefrom processor and place to one side for use later.
2. Now into a frying pan and place the diced mushrooms, corn kernels, green onions and bellpepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Then to this add the garlic and cumin and cook for a further one minute. Then remove from the heat.
3. Once the above ingredients have cooled slightly to this add the carrot, potato and tofu alongwith some salt and pepper. Then start to add to this mixture the bread crumbs. You may find that you don’t need all the breadcrumbs to help ensure that the other ingredients used hold together.
4. Once all the ingredients are combined and are holding together divide up into equal amountsand form into patties. Place on a clean plate, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
5. Now take the remaining oil and brush over the barbecue grill before placing the veggie burgerson it. Cook each burger for about 6 minutes not forgetting to turn them half way through the cooking time. Then serve to your guests in a whole wheat bun or alongside a fresh crisp green salad.
