Restaurant Vegan Tofu Burger

Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, this Restaurant Vegan Tofu Burger is a plant-based masterpiece that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with protein-rich extra-firm tofu and hearty rolled oats, this burger patty is spiced with smoked paprika and cumin and bound together with a wholesome flaxseed mixture. Pan-seared to golden perfection, these burgers boast a satisfying texture that rivals any restaurant offering. Layered with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, crunchy pickles, and creamy vegan mayo on toasted buns, this recipe offers a gourmet vegan dining experience that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or treating yourself to a plant-based meal, this tofu burger is guaranteed to impress vegans and non-vegans alike. Keywords: vegan tofu burger, plant-based burger recipe, homemade vegan patty, tofu burger recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 block (approximately 14 ounces) extra-firm tofu
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) onion
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 large (sliced) tomato
• 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
• 8 slices pickles

Directions

Step 1

Press the block of tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel, place a heavy object on top, and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water to create a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes until thickened.

Step 3

Crumble the pressed tofu into a large mixing bowl until it resembles a coarse, crumbly texture.

Step 4

Add the rolled oats, finely diced onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin powder, ground black pepper, and nutritional yeast to the tofu bowl.

Step 5

Pour in the prepared flax egg and mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the mixture comes together. If the mixture feels too wet, add an extra tablespoon of oats at a time until firm but not crumbly.

Step 6

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty, about 1 inch thick.

Step 7

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 6–8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 8

Lightly toast the burger buns in the same skillet or in a toaster, if desired.

Step 9

Assemble the tofu burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of vegan mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a cooked tofu patty, tomato slices, and pickle slices. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your restaurant-style vegan tofu burger!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1220.2 grams (1220.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1956

Total Fat 85.00g	109%
Saturated Fat 12.50g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.00g
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 4950mg	215%
Total Carbohydrate 197.70g	72%
Dietary Fiber 31.50g	113%
Total Sugars 34.50g
Protein 102.80g	206%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3076mg	237%
Iron 25mg	136%
Potassium 2517mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 40.2%