Air Fryer Tofu & Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

• 200 grams Extra firm tofu (Drained and rinsed, not pressed)
• 4 cups Broccoli florets (Rinsed and dried)
• 2 cups Mini sweet peppers (Washed and halved)
• 4 cups Spinach (Triple-washed or washed thoroughly)
• 1 medium Onion (Diced)
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (Or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Crushed black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Dried blend (thyme, rosemary, oregano))
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
• 1 cup Gram flour (besan) (For binding)

Instructions

1. Prepare Tofu

   Open the tofu packet, drain the water, and rinse the tofu. Set aside. No pressing required.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prep Vegetables

   Rinse and dry 4 cups of broccoli florets. Wash and halve 2 cups of mini sweet peppers. Check spinach (4 cups) for any debris even if labeled 'triple washed.' Dice 1 medium onion.

   Time: PT8M

3. Roast Vegetables in Air Fryer

   Add broccoli, sweet peppers, spinach, and diced onion to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390°F for 8 minutes until veggies are wilted and slightly roasted but not mushy.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 390°F

4. Pulse Roasted Veggies

   Transfer roasted veggies to a food processor. Pulse 3-4 times (or run for 3-4 seconds) until crumbly. Do not over-process.

   Time: PT2M

5. Mix Seasonings

   Transfer pulsed veggies to a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Mix well.

   Time: PT2M

6. Crumble and Add Tofu

   Crumble the drained tofu directly into the mixing bowl using your hands. Mix thoroughly with the veggies and seasonings.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Gram Flour and Bind

   Add 1 cup gram flour (besan) to the mixture. Use your hands to combine thoroughly. Test if the mixture binds by forming a ball; if too wet, add a little more flour.

   Time: PT2M

8. Shape Burgers

   Take a large portion of the mixture, roll into a ball, and flatten to form a burger patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Place patties on a plate or tray.

   Time: PT4M

9. First Air Fry

   Place patties in the air fryer basket without crowding. Air fry at 385°F for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 385°F

10. Flip and Second Air Fry

    After 10 minutes, flip each patty. Air fry again at 385°F for 8 minutes.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: 385°F

11. Serve

    Serve hot as is, or in a sandwich. Optionally, top with sriracha or your favorite sauce.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

11g

Carbohydrates

23g

Fat

5g

Fiber

6g