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.
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
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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.