Meals Matter

Shanghai Tofu Burgers

Contributed By: icareforyogurt
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Ingredients

1/2 cup Minced green onions

1/4 cup Pineapple juice

1 tablespoon Low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

2 teaspoons Minced peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons Sesame seeds, toasted

1 1/2 teaspoons Dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon Chile paste with garlic

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 pound Firm tofu, drained

Cooking spray

8 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns

Chinese Slaw

1/2 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce

Preparation

Combine first 8 ingredients in a shallow dish. Cut tofu lengthwise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Add tofu to dish, and spoon green onion mixture over tofu. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 1 hour, turning tofu occasionally.

Preheat oven to 425°.

Place tofu on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Place 1 tofu slice on bottom half of bun; top with 1/2 cup Chinese Slaw. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon Red Bell Pepper Sauce; cover with top half of bun. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 1.5 hours
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 217
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g
Carbohydrates: 29.6g
Protein: 9.7g
Calcium: 160mg
Sodium: 443mg
Iron: 5.1mg
Fiber: 2.6g