Gluten-Free Tofu Burgers Recipe
High-protein, gluten-free, vegan Tofu Burgers made with chickpea flour and fresh herbs. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor — perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal prep.
Servings: 10 patties
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
- Oven or airfryer
- 1 Large baking sheet nonstick or lined
Ingredients
- 14 to 16 ounces super-firm tofu or extra-firm tofu (see notes)
- 5 ½ tablespoons chickpea flour or all-purpose, whole wheat, or almond
- ½ cup chopped basil leaves packed
- ½ cup diced shallots (about 1 large)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste or harissa, or pesto
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley, packed
- 2 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sriracha optional
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or tamari
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Crumble tofu: In a large bowl, crumble the tofu into chunks resembling ground meat.
- Prepare patty mixture: Add the chickpea flour, basil, shallots, Thai red curry paste, cilantro, tomato paste, sriracha, and coconut aminos. Add salt to taste. Use your hands to incorporate the ingredients and massage into a dough-like texture.
- Make the patties: Form about 10 small patties, each palm size.
- Optional: For crispier patties, pan-fry each side in a large skillet, with a drizzle of olive oil, for about 3 minutes on each side before baking.
- Bake on a non-stick or lined baking sheet for about 7 minutes, or until golden on top. Flip the patties over and bake for about another 7 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown.
Notes
- Nutrition facts: This recipe makes approximately 10 small/mini burgers. Nutrition facts are based on a single patty. Serving size is 2 to 3 patties per person.
- Use super firm tofu for maximum protein—no pressing required. If using extra-firm tofu, press briefly to remove excess liquid.
- Flour: All-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, gluten-free flour, and chickpea flour will all work in this recipe.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos.
- Use a food processor (optional) to quickly crumble the tofu into fine, even pieces for better binding.
- For serving - Drizzle with this popular Thai Dressing on my site.
- Batch prep: These wraps freeze well. Let them cool completely, then layer between parchment and freeze in a zip-top bag or glass container.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
