Gluten-free Avocado, Sweet Potato and Tofu Burger
You don’t have to be a meat eater to enjoy a burger! I can assure you, once you try this Gluten-free avocado, sweet potato and tofu burger recipe, you’ll think twice before buying those store bought patties. With this recipe, you’ll be able to make enough patties that you can enjoy for up to a week – makes 20 patties! You can also make them in advance of a party and freeze them.
DID YOU KNOW THAT MOST STORE-BOUGHT PATTIES MAY CONTAIN GLUTEN?
Most store-bought burger patties use binding agents, seasoning, and sauces that may contain gluten. So, unless the packaging specifies the patties are certified gluten-free, I’d strongly advise against consuming them.
WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE GLUTEN-FREE?
The recipe uses rice flour and gluten-free certified cornstarch for binding. Please check the packaging for your rice flour and cornstarch to ensure they are gluten-free certified.
A FEW CALL OUTS BEFORE WE BEGIN:
- In order to help save time, this recipe uses certified gluten-free garlic powder, ginger powder and onion powder. Feel free to substitute them with fresh ginger, garlic and chopped onions. (Quantities will need to be adjusted).
- I used dry fenugreek leaves for flavor, you may add any other family favorite herbs or spices.
- The spice level for this recipe is medium-high.
Protein and Fiber Packed Gluten-Free Avocado, Sweet Potato and Tofu Burger
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Chopping board slicing onions and tomatoes
- 1 Flat Spatula
Ingredients
Burger Patty
- 1 lb Firm Tofu Gluten-free
- 1 Avocado Ripe
- ½ Sweet Potato
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Bell pepper
- 1 tsp Ginger powder
- 1½ tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Corn starch
- 1 tbsp Dry Fenugreek leaves
- 1½ Salt Iodized
- 1 tbsp Chilli Flakes
- 1½ tbsp Vegetable Oil
Skillet Frying
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour Gluten-free
For Assembly
- 1 pack Gluten-free burger buns
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 Large Tomato
- 1 tbsp Butter
Instructions
Burger Patty
- Strain the Tofu, squeeze out all the water and press it on a kitchen towel to take out the excess moisture. Add the Tofu in a large mixing bowl.
- Microwave the small potatoes and the sweet potato for 2 minutes on High setting alternatively you could also boil them.
- Peel the potatoes, sweet potato (I used 1/2) for this recipe. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Add in all the spices, and the corn starch to the mix. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes, and tofu. Add in the oil and make it a homogenous mixture.
Skillet Frying
- Taking a handful of the mix, shape into patties.
- On a chopping board sprinkle some rice flour and gently roll the patties to cover them with rice flour for a crispy crust.
- Place a skillet on medium heat, brush the skillet with about 1 tbsp of oil. Place the patties on the skillet taking care they are about 1 inch apart to allow for easy turning.
- Fry the patties for on medium heat until crust is golden brown, taking care to gently flip them over using a flat spatula.
The Assembly
- Place a small pan on medium heat and add 1 tbsp of butter, toast the burger bun in butter for about a minute
- Slice Tomatoes, Onions, you could also add lettuce. Place the patty and assemble your burger to your liking. You can also add in a slice of cheese. Enjoy!
