Burger de Tofu Provençal

Burger de Tofu Provençal is a delightful and healthy French-inspired burger featuring marinated tofu infused with aromatic herbs and sun-dried tomatoes. Served on a whole-grain bun, it's a flavorful and nutritious option for burger lovers.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried herbes de Provence - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) - 30 grams
• Whole-grain burger buns - 2
• Fresh arugula - 50 grams
• Sliced cucumber - 50 grams
• Hummus - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Press the firm tofu to remove excess water for about 15 minutes, then cut it into 1 cm thick slices.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the tofu slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
4. While the tofu is marinating, preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook the marinated tofu slices in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
6. Toast the whole-grain burger buns in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until warm and crisp.
7. Spread hummus generously on the bottom half of each bun.
8. Place the cooked tofu slices on top of the hummus, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and fresh arugula.
9. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the toppings, then place the top half of the bun over the burger.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Burger de Tofu Provençal!

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein, supporting muscle health.
• Contains herbs that may aid digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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