Recipe: Classic Roast Burger

Classic Roast Burger Introduction:
The combination of walnuts, tofu, and oats makes for a
familiar yet unique taste resembling a traditional meat
loaf.

Ingredients:
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup oats (whole or instant)
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
Hot sauce to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
3 tablespoons arrowroot
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup bread crumbs or oats, to coat
Cooking spray or oil

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute onion in oil
until softened, about 5 minutes. Just before onions are
done, stir in garlic, and continue to saut until golden,
about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set
aside.
2. In the same skillet, toast walnuts, stirring often, until
fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in oats and mushrooms, and
saut until mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add stock and raise heat to high, stirring to deglaze
pan. Simmer rapidly 5 to 10 minutes, to reduce liquid. When
nearly dry, stir in soy sauce, mustard, tomato paste, red
wine, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until
mixture is thickened, then add to bowl with onions.
4. Mix in tofu, arrowroot, and enough bread crumbs to make a
sturdy mixture. Adjust seasoning, if necessary, with more
soy sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, or mustard.
5. To make a loaf: Preheat oven to 350 . Lightly spray or
brush an 8-cup loaf pan. Spoon mixture into prepared pan,
pressing in firmly. Sprinkle with some of the remaining
crumbs or oats and press down, into top. Bake 40 minutes,
until loaf is firm and crust is browned. (For a crispy top,
place a pan of hot water into oven with the loaf.) Allow
baked loaf to cool for an hour before slicing.
To make burgers: Form mixture into 8 patties. Coat both
sides lightly with oats or bread crumbs. Lightly spray or
brush a nonstick skillet with oil, and saute patties over
medium heat, until crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per
side.
Makes 8 servings.


Occasion:
N/A

Nutrition Analysis per Serving:
Servings : 8
Calories : 221
Sodium (mg): 672
Carbohydrate(g): 28
Protein (g): 10
Fat (g): 8
Fiber (g): 3
Cholesterol(mg): 0