Description
Crispy Tofu & Edamame Smash Burgers with Ginger Slaw are a delightful plant-based alternative to traditional burgers, bursting with flavor and texture. These golden, crispy patties made from firm tofu and edamame are topped with a zesty ginger slaw, creating a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for various dietary preferences, these smash burgers will impress vegans and omnivores alike. Serve them on buns or lettuce wraps for a delicious meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
- 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove moisture for about 15 minutes. If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions until tender.
- In a bowl, crumble pressed tofu and combine it with cooked edamame, green onions, soy sauce, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Mix until chunky.
- Form the mixture into six patties about an inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry patties for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While cooking, whisk rice vinegar and ginger together in a bowl; toss in shredded cabbage and let sit to marinate.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns or lettuce wraps topped with ginger slaw.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg