Teriyaki Tofu Burgers Recipes

TERIYAKI TOFU BURGERS

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple concentrate, ketchup, sugar, onions, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
• Grill pineapple slices over medium heat, brushing often with sauce, until pineapple is brown and tender, 2 to 3 minutes each side.
• Cut tofu into quarters lengthwise then in half crosswise.
• Gently set tofu slices on grill and brush with sauce.
• Carefully turn several times so tofu browns evenly, brushing with sauce.
• Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Lightly season with salt.
• To serve, place 2 grilled tofu slices on each toasted bun, top with grilled pineapple slice, sprouts, tomato slice and lettuce.

TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey with 2 tablespoons teriyaki glaze; form into 3-inch patties (about 12) and season with salt and pepper. Broil on a foil-lined baking sheet, 4 minutes; brush with more glaze and broil 2 minutes. Top each with a slice of cheddar; broil 30 seconds. Place on Hawaiian slider buns with mayonnaise, Sriracha and sliced red onion and pineapple.

TOFU BURGERS

Steps:

• Place tofu in freezer 72 hours ahead of time. To thaw, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a simmer. Leave tofu in package and place in water for about 20 minutes.
• While tofu is thawing, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a small skillet. Saute onion and celery until soft and lightly browned. Place in a medium bowl and set aside.
• When tofu is thawed, squeeze out excess water. Chop tofu finely and place in bowl with onion and celery. Mix in egg, cheese, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in 1/2 cup vegetable oil (oil should be 1/4 inch deep). Drop tofu mixture into pan in 6 equal portions. Flatten with a spatula to form patties. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden.

GRILLED TERIYAKI TOFU BOWLS

Steps:

• Slice tofu into 4 thick slices. Marinate in 1/3 cup of teriyaki sauce while you prepare the vegetables.
• Cut bell pepper into 4 wedges; remove core and seeds. Cut ends off zucchini, then cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Slice pineapple into 4 wedges. Cut onion into quarters. Place vegetables and pineapple onto a large platter. Brush with olive oil and season vegetables with salt and pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill onions for 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and pineapple to the grill and continue grilling, turning occasionally, until done to your liking, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a platter as each item finishes cooking, and cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle.
• Remove tofu from the marinade. Lightly oil the grate and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Divide hot rice between 4 bowls. Top with grilled vegetables, pineapple, and tofu. Drizzle with remaining 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in teriyaki sauce until tender. Shape ground beef into four patties; place on top of onions and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. , Top each burger with cheese and onions. Serve on rolls.

TERRIFIC TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple, ginger, garlic and sesame oil; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onions, crushed pineapple and 3 tablespoons ketchup mixture. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six burgers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, brushing occasionally with remaining ketchup mixture., Grill or broil pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce and tomato.