INDIAN SPICED BLACK BEAN TOFU BURGERS

Ingredients:
1/4 red onion
1 bell pepper, cored
6 ounces fresh mushroom of your choice
One 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons garam masala seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
6 ounces soft silken tofu (I prefer Mori-nu brand)
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons cooking oil
12 burger buns
mayonnaise (or soy mayonnaise)
2 cups fresh arugula
6 ounces goat cheese (or soy cheese)

Directions:
Roughly chop the onion and bell pepper (it makes it
easier for the food processor). In a food processor,
add the first 6 ingredients. Pulse until the mixture
becomes finely minced.

Drain the tofu and pat dry. With a large spoon, mix
the tofu and the panko bread crumbs into the patty
mixture. You can taste the mixture and add additional
garam masala seasoning or salt, if needed. Refrigerate
the patty mixture for at least 20 minutes (or up to
overnight). The mixture should be moist, but just
firm enough to hold a patty shape - if it is too
wet, mix in 1/4 additional bread crumbs. Shape the
mixture into 6-8 patties.

When ready to cook, heat a frying pan over medium heat
and swirl in the cooking oil. When hot, carefully add
as many patties that can fit without touching. Fry each
side until it is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Assemble the patties onto each bun with mayonnaise, arugula
and cheese.