Cheap Recipe For Tofu Bean Curd Burgers

 

Bean curd (tofu) is so healthy. It is rich in protein and used by Chinese and Japanese in their soups.

Even people who say they don't eat tofu will enjoy this recipe. Buying tofu is much cheaper than buying meat.

 

For U.S. measurements and oven temperatures please use this Quantity Conversion Chart

 

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 small green capsicum, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
350 gm (12 ounces) bean curd (tofu)
2 tablespoons wholemeal flour
1 egg. beaten
100 gm (4 ounces) grated tasty cheese
Salt and pepper
Flour for dusting

 

Method:

Heat half the oil in a fry pan, add onions, green capsicum and carrot. Cook until onion is soft. Mash bean curd and add to fried vegetables. Add wholemeal flour, egg, cheese, salt and pepper. with wet hands shape into about 12 burger shapes. Dust in the extra flour and fry in the remaining oil until golden.

Serves 6.

 

Notes:

These burgers are excellent in bread rolls filled with salad.

 

Food Facts:

Onions are high in energy and have good amounts of B6, B1, and Folic acid in them. They contain chemicals which fight free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals cause disease and destruction in our cells. Onions have anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties in them. These properties are most potent when the onion is eaten raw. Onions raise the levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol and they lower the levels of the bad LDL cholesterol.

Capsicums are from the nightshade family. They originated in Central and South America. They come in an amazing array of colours from bright red, yellows, oranges, purples and greens. Capsicums can be eaten in their raw form or they can be cooked. They range from very mild spiciness to extremely hot! Most species of capsicums contain capsaicin which is the chemical that causes the hot burning sensation when they are eaten. they are good sources of vitamin C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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