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Hemp Tofu Burger with an optional Herbed White Bean Spread – No mushy veggie burgers allowed! This burger is very firm and will not fall apart when you take a bite. It’s wonderful on it’s own, but the flavor is mild enough that you can load it up with whatever toppings you see fit.

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had someone tell me that they could never eat a plant based diet because they hate tofu. You could easily be 100% plant based and never touch tofu in your entire life. I maybe eat tofu once or twice a month. The majority of my diet comes from beans, lentils, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

However, I do love tofu. When cut into bitesize pieces and baked (like this Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu or Baked Tofu Tacos) or pan fried until crispy, it’s downright addictive.

There are many other ways that tofu is delicious as well (try this Tofu Scramble!), but today I’ve got a recipe for even those of you who think you don’t like tofu. The tofu is disguised in this firm and “meaty” burger and you won’t get that spongy tofu texture that turns off so many. It’s the perfect veggie burger for adding all the delicious toppings of your choice. Here I used a flavorful Herbed White Bean Spread (because tofu and hemp just wasn’t hippie enough for me!)

What is a Tofu Burger Made Of?

The main ingredient in these tofu burgers is, obviously, tofu!

In addition to aromatics like onion and garlic, these meatless burgers contain red bell peppers, tomato paste, and tamari (a gluten free condiment similar to soy sauce) for extra flavor and richness.

For texture, I add cornmeal and hemp seeds. Curious about hemp seeds? See this post about Protein Muffins.

Finally, for binding, brown rice flour work perfectly. If you don’t need a gluten free option, all-purpose wheat flour would also work.

How to Press Tofu

You’ll want to press your tofu first to get out as much moisture as possible. You can use a tofu press for this, but I find it just as easy to place it on a clean dishtowel (or paper towels) on a plate and then place another dishtowel (or paper towels) on top and then cover with another plate. Weigh the top plate down with something…I use bags of dried beans from the pantry…and let is sit for about 30 minutes.

It’s Kid Friendly!

My son loaded up his vegan burger with ketchup, mustard and pickle – just like a traditional burger. He has also declared this Tofu Burger his new favorite burger! Admittedly, I did’t tell him there was tofu in it until 3 days later. But that just proves that even if you don’t like tofu, you will like this burger!

Love a good burger? Check out these other delicious veggie burger recipes:

Herbed White Bean Spread

I loved the Herbed White Bean Spread with this burger. It really brightened up the flavors. I used cannellini beans, which make the sauce super creamy…and the herbs and citrus ensure it doesn’t taste “beany.”

If you are looking for a veggie burger that holds up to all the toppings you can throw at it and doesn’t fall apart when you bite it, this Tofu Burger is for you!

Tofu Hemp Burger

I hope you love this Tofu Hemp Burger recipe as much as we do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!