Italian Tofu Burger

Use the sturdier water-packed form of tofu to make these tasty burgers.  The tofu is cooked twice, to make it stronger and easier to handle. 

Makes:  6 burgers 

PREP TIME: 15 minutes 
COOK TIME:  16 minutes

1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, water packed, drained
1 cup bread crumbs
1-1/2 tablespoons Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 hamburger buns
 

Cut tofu crosswise into 12 slices. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; add tofu. Cook 5 minutes on each side over medium heat.  Remove tofu from pan and cool to room temperature.

Combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese in medium bowl.  In a separate bowl, whisk egg and milk.

Dip each tofu slice in milk and egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumbs.  Place slices in large skillet with olive oil.  Sauté 3 minutes on each side over medium heat. 

Use 2 tofu slices on each sandwich.  Spread the cut side of each bun with Pesto Mayonnaise; add tomato slices and lettuce, if desired.
 

Nutrition information per serving (1 burger): calories 355; total fat 14 g; saturated fat 3 g; cholesterol 40 mg; sodium 907 mg; total carbohydrate 39 g; dietary fiber 3 g; protein 20 g