Veggie Burger with Spicy Guacamole

Yield: Makes 6-8 burgers

Ingredients

Veggie Burger

• 12 ounces extra firm-tofu
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped fine
• 1 cup carrot, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise

Guacamole

• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon jalapeño, minced

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Finely crumble tofu and squeeze out excess water, set aside.
• Heat large sauté pan, add olive oil, broccoli, carrot, pepper, onion and garlic. Sauté at high heat until just tender—do not overcook —set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl combine tofu, cooked vegetables, eggs, mustard and mayonnaise, tighten with bread crumbs.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper and adjust consistency.
• Form into patties.
• Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray and place burgers.
• Bake for approximately 20 minutes until they are firm to touch and lightly browned.
• Combine ingredients for guacamole and mix well.
• Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato and guacamole.