Welcome to the Vegetarian Alternative to the Meaty Burger: Bean Curd Burgers

There used to be a saying that if you were a vegetarian that you could not enjoy a good burger. This has resulted in chefs throughout the world creating versions of the burger that taste just as good but do not include the meat portion. Today we are going to look at how to make a Bean Curd Burger. You will discover a flavored burger with spices that is served with a rich tasting sesame-flavored relish. Thus, you are going to create a solid serving of delicious burgers that are truly perfect for the vegetarian craving burger fanatic in you.

Bean Curd Burgers:

Ingredients:
-1 small red onion, chopped finely
-1 garlic clove, crushed
-1 tsp ground cumin
-1 tsp ground corlander
-2 tbsp lemon juice
-1 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
-75 g soft silken bean curd, drained
-115 g cooked potato, diced
-4 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
-1/2 cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs
-1 tbsp vegetable oil
-Burger buns
-2 medium tomatoes, sliced
-1 large carrot, grated
-Salt & pepper

Relish Ingredients:
-1 tsp sesame-seed paste
-4 tbsp low-fat unsweetened yogurt
-1 inch piece cucumber, finely chopped
-1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
-Garlic salt, to season

Step One:

Your first step during step one will be to grab a large pan that you can do some boiling in. You will take this pan and place your onion, garlic, spices, and lemon juice inside of it. The pan will then need to be brought to a solid boil. During the boiling process, make sure that your pan is well covered. Continue to boil until you feel that the onions are nice and soft. Allow all the contents to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step Two:

Step two will see that you place the garbanzo beans, bean curd, and potato into a large bowl. You will then mash together all of these contents until you create a solid mixture. Stir in the onion mixture next, then the cilantro, and the seasoning. Mix all of these contents together very well. You will then divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. These portions will then need to be formed into 4 patties. These burger patties should be no larger than 4 inches across. This will provide you with a proper burger size for cooking.

Step Three: