These Tofu Nut Patties are a hearty and flavorful vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers or fritters. By combining firm tofu with roasted almond butter, walnuts, and sunflower seeds, this recipe creates a rich, nutty profile with a satisfyingly dense texture. The addition of whole wheat breadcrumbs and an egg replacer ensures the patties hold together beautifully while staying moist inside. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, they offer a sophisticated taste that pairs wonderfully with fresh salads, grain bowls, or as a sandwich filling. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these patties are easy to customize and deliver a wholesome, home-cooked comfort food experience without the meat.
Tofu Nut Patties
Description
These Tofu Nut Patties are a hearty and flavorful vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers or fritters. By combining firm tofu with roasted almond butter, walnuts, and sunflower seeds, this recipe creates a rich, nutty profile with a satisfyingly dense texture. The addition of whole wheat breadcrumbs and an egg replacer ensures the patties hold together beautifully while staying moist inside. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, they offer a sophisticated taste that pairs wonderfully with fresh salads, grain bowls, or as a sandwich filling.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, mix the water and egg replacer together until smooth; set aside to thicken slightly.
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Place the roasted millet or brown rice, almond oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, sea salt, rosemary, almond butter, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and bread crumbs into a food processor.
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Process the mixture until it is well combined and resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in the egg replacer mixture and the crumbled tofu until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2-inch thick.
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Heat a frying pan or grill to medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 817.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 61.7g95%
- Saturated Fat 19.4g97%
- Cholesterol 78.5mg27%
- Sodium 574.7mg24%
- Total Carbohydrate 55.7g19%
- Dietary Fiber 8.8g36%
- Sugars 1.9g
- Protein 18.7g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a gluten-free version, substitute the whole wheat bread crumbs with gluten-free panko or ground oats.
Ensure the tofu is well-drained before crumbling to prevent the patties from becoming too wet and falling apart.
These patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispness.
You can also bake these patties at 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, for a lower-fat option.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or extra garlic powder for more heat.
