These tofu burgers are spiced with an irresistibly sweet and spicy BBQ Pineapple sauce and are a tasty option for non-beef eaters and spice-lovers alike! These burgers also happen to be totally gluten free and vegan.
Ingredients
For the BBQ Pineapple Sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks chopped up 2 thick slices
- 1 6 oz can of tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 whole Serrano pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
For the Tofu Burgers
- 1 14 oz block of extra firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon grated/chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup rice flour or any gluten free flour blend
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 tablespoons of BBQ Pineapple Sauce
Instructions
For the BBQ Pineapple Sauce
- Place the pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, tomato paste, onion, honey, Serrano pepper, cumin, salt and pepper in a saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes
- Then place this in a blender and blend till smooth and set aside (sauce will be thick)
For the Tofu Burgers
- Using Viva® Vantage® Towels, drain tofu well and cube
- Then add cubed tofu to a food processor along with ginger, rice flour, salt, pepper and BBQ Pineapple Sauce and pulse till well incorporated.
- Then form into circles and flatten circle slightly
- Brush tofu burgers with oil and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side till firm
- Serve with grilled pineapple and more sauce brushed on top.
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