Tofu Spinach Burgers

Ingredients

• Spinach

  Frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared

  1 package (10 oz) or 284g

• Tofu

  Firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

  12 oz or 340g

• Saltines

  Crackers, (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  1 ½ cup, crushed or 105g

• Onions

  Raw

  2 tbsp chopped or 20g

• Scallions

  Spring onions or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw

  2 medium or 30g

• Garlic

  Raw

  4 cloves, minced or 12g

• Tarragon

  Spices, dried

  1 tbsp, leaves or 2g

• Sage

  Spices, ground

  1 tsp or 0.7g

• Thyme

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp, leaves or 1g

• Vegetable oil

  Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Mozzarella cheese substitute

  2 oz or 57g

Directions

1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out excess moisture using a colander. To speed up, microwave for 1-2 minutes.
2. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the cheese and blend until the mixture holds together. Form the mixture into patties.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
4. Top with cheese during the last minute of cooking. Serve and enjoy!