Tasty Tofu Burgers

• 11 ounces firm tofu (super firm)
• 1 red onion, chopped fine
• 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped fine
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine
• 1 12 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
• 13 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 6 crusty rolls

1. In a large frying pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute the onions until soft.
2. Add chopped mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
3. Set aside.
4. In a food processor, blend 8 oz tofu with garlic and basil.
5. Blend until smooth.
6. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and add sauted onion/mushroom mixture, 1 and 1/2 cups bread crumbs, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes.
7. Grate the remaining tofu-add to the mixing bowl.
8. Stir well to combine.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
10. Divide mixture into 6 patties-press together well.
11. Coat each patty well with the remaining 1 cup bread crumbs.
12. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet you used to saute the onion/mushroom mixture.
13. Over medium heat to medium high heat fry patties 4-5 minutes on each side.
14. Be gentle when you flip them-tofu burgers tend to fall apart.
15. Drain on paper towels, salt and pepper to taste.
16. These are quite nice on crusty rolls with a garlic mayo, spinach, red onion rings and slivered sun dried tomatoes(winter) or garden fresh slices of tomato.

red onion, cremini mushrooms, garlic, fresh basil, italian style breadcrumbs, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, red pepper, italian style breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt, crusty rolls

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tasty-tofu-burgers-484138 (may not work)