Tofu Walnut Burgers with Irish Stout

A spectacular vegetarian burger option, or for anyone looking for something different. A tofu-loving friend and I dreamed this up for a Memorial Day grill-out. Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
• 1 (8 ounce) package chopped walnuts
• ½ (1 pound) package firm tofu, drained and crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Place walnuts in a food processor; process until crushed.

Step 3

Mix crushed walnuts, tofu, egg, and Irish stout beer in a large bowl until the mixture holds together when lightly squeezed. Stir in soy sauce and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Form the mixture into six patties.

Step 5

Grill patties on the prepared grill until browned and set in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes per side.