Title: Savoury Vegetarian Burgers
Categories: Sandwich Vegetarian Main
Yield: 4 Burgers

3/4	lb	Firm tofu
4	ts	Olive oil, divided
1/3	c	Minced green onions
1	c	Finely grated carrot
1	c	Finely chopped green cabbage
1	md	Clove garlic, peeled and
		Forced through a press
1/2	c	Whole wheat flour
2	tb	Nutritional yeast
2	tb	Ketchup
2	tb	Finely minced parsley
2	tb	Sesame seeds
4	ts	Taco seasoning mix
1/8	ts	Cayenne pepper
1/4	ts	Salt
		Several grindings freshly
		Ground black pepper
1/4	c	Wheat germ
4		Hamburger buns, toasted
		Assorted condiments

1. Drain the tofu and slice thinly. Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and a couple of cans to weight down. Let drain for 45 minutes. 2. In a nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, cabbage and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Cool slightly. 3. Process the drained tofu in a food processor until creamy. Add the flour, yeast, ketchup, parsley, sesame seeds, taco seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper; process until smooth. Add the vegetables and process until the vegetables are finely chopped and incorporated. 4. Form the mixture into 4 patties and dredge in wheat germ. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the burgers and cook 5 minutes. Turn and add another teaspoon oil; continue cooking 4 minutes, or until heated through. (Serve on toasted buns with condiments.) Note: Nutritional yeast can be found in health food stores. If unavailable substitute 2 tablespoons wheat germ.

From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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