Moosewood’S Classic Tofu Burger

• 16 ounces firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup carrot (grated)
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color, seeded and diced)
• 1 cup walnuts (coarsely ground)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

1. Press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and grate in food processor.
2. While tofu presses, saute onions with salt and oregano for 7-8 minutes.
3. Add peppers and carrots to onions and cook until tender, another 7-8 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl combine cooked vegetables, grated tofu, walnuts, soy, mustard, tahini, pepper, and basil.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6. Shape eight burgers (a cup of mixture = one burger). Place on oiled baking sheet.
7. Bake burgers until firm and brown, around 30-40 minutes.
8. Variation: To make into meatless meatballs, add ground fennel to vegetable mixture. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and bake for 20 minutes.

tofu, vegetable oil, onions, salt, oregano, carrot, bell pepper, walnuts, soy sauce, mustard, dark sesame oil, tahini, ground black pepper, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moosewood-s-classic-tofu-burger-520528 (may not work)