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Tempeh Portabello Burgers
Ingredients:
2 - 8 oz. pkgs. multigrain tempeh, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups onion, diced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
8 oz. portabello mushrooms, finely diced
2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 t. dried basil
2 t. dried rosemary
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. onion powder
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup tamari or Bragg Liquid Aminos
safflower oil for frying
8 whole grain buns, split
lettuce, onion and tomato slices, or other toppings of choice
condiments of choice
Directions:
Place the cubes of tempeh in a steamer basket, steam for 15 minutes, and set
aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil
for 3 minutes to soften. Add the mushrooms and saute an additional 3-5
minutes or until the onions are lightly browned. Add the balsamic vinegar, stir
well, and saute an additional 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside. Using your fingers, crumble
the steamed tempeh into a bowl. Add the sauteed onion-mushroom mixture,
basil, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and pepper to the
tempeh, and stir well to combine. Add the flour, tamari, and remaining 2 T.
olive oil, and stir well to combine.
Line a large cookie sheet with waxed paper. Using a plastic 1/2 cups
measuring cup, portion out 8 burgers on to the waxed paper, and press the
burgers with a burger press or your hands to flatten them slightly. Chill the
burgers for 1 hour. Lightly oil a non-stick skillet with a little safflower oil. In
batches, cook the tempeh portabello burgers until well browned on each side,
about 5-7 minutes per side. Add more oil to the pan, if needed, to prevent the
burgers from sticking. Serve on whole grain buns with your choice of
toppings and condiments.
Makes 8 Burgers