ObiThe Best Vegan Tofu Burger Recipe
We all love some tasty burger, both vegans and non-vegans, but I notice vegan burgers appear to have the reputation of not tasting as ‘great’ as non-vegan ones, which I understand for people who recently became vegans. But that is not due to the type of burger but rather the curiosity of the chef/cook in making the burger. Your vegan burger can be as great and even better than non-vegan ones, all you need is the right ingredients and the right style. When you do all of that, I can guarantee you’ll arrive at a burger that’ll never leave you wanting to go back to your non-vegan days. With this my special homemade tofu burger recipe, I will prove to you that indeed vegan burgers can be great.
As with every other vegan recipe I have shared with you on this blog, the sheer amount of veggies and other healthy ingredients in this vegan burger recipe should let you know this tofu burger is very healthy, nutritionally beneficial and something you would want to look forward to as it’s made with love.
Without boring you more, let’s go straight to the recipe below.
Homemade Tofu Burger Recipe
Equipment
- Tofu press or heavy pan with paper towels
- Skillet or nonstick pan
- Grater
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Tofu Patties
- 14 oz 400g extra-firm tofu, pressed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional but recommended
- 1 small carrot finely grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Vegan mayo or vegan aioli
- Pickles
- Red onion slices
- Your favorite vegan burger toppings
Instructions
Prepare the Tofu
- Press the tofu for at least 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Crumble the tofu into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork.
Build the Patty Mixture
Add:
- Breadcrumbs
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Tomato paste
- Seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
- Nutritional yeast
- Grated carrot
- Cornstarch
- Mix until it forms a dough-like consistency. If it's too wet, add more breadcrumbs; if too dry, add a splash of soy sauce or water.
Shape the Patties
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form round, flat patties.
Cook the Burgers
- Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pan-sear patties for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
Assemble the Burgers
- Toast the buns if desired.
Layer with:
- Vegan mayo
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Tofu patty
- Pickles
- Red onion
- Additional sauces of your choice
Nutrition
Obi
Jessica
