Vegan Tofu Veggie Burger

Ingredients

Burgers

• 1/2 (14-ounce) container firm or extra-firm tofu
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 3 medium green onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, more as needed

Serving Suggestion

• 6 vegan hamburger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomato
• Ketchup, mustard, and/or vegan mayo
• Mustard
• Vegan mayonnaise

Direction

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Drain the tofu well, pressing out the excess moisture gently with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. If you leave too much moisture in the tofu, you’ll have trouble forming patties and they won’t stay together. 
3. Add the tofu to a large bowl and gently mash it into small pieces.
4. Add the onions, green onions, wheat germ, flour, garlic powder, soy sauce, and pepper. Mix to combine. 
5. Gently press the mixture together with your hands to form patties about 1-inch thick.
6. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. When the oil shimmers, add the veggie burgers in batches if necessary to not crowd the pan, and fry until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Alternatively, use an oiled stovetop grill pan.
7. Serve on the vegan buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy.