Grilled Tempeh Burgers

Serves 4
Time 1 hr 10 min

Topped with your choice of burger fixings, grilled tempeh makes a hearty, healthy veggie burger. (Steaming it first makes it more digestible.) You can also try this tempeh stuffed into whole grain pita bread or sliced and wrapped in a tortilla with cheese, guacamole and salsa.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 package (8-ounce)tempeh, halved lengthwise, then crosswise into 4 pieces
    1/4 cuplow-sodium tamari
    2 tablespoonsmirin
    1 teaspoongarlic powder
    1 teaspoononion powder
    4whole grain hamburger buns
    Topping Suggestions (select any)
    Grainy mustard
    Mayonnaise
    Cheese of your choice
    Guacamole or avocado slices
    Sliced jalapeño peppers
    Tomatoes
    Butter or romaine lettuce
    Red onion slices
    Sauerkraut
    Sliced dill or sweet pickles

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Method

Steam tempeh pieces in or over simmering water for 20 minutes.


Remove from heat and transfer to a small plate.


Poke small holes in tempeh with a fork on both sides and set aside.


Mix tamari, mirin, garlic powder and onion powder in a wide, shallow dish to make a marinade.


Add tempeh, turning to coat, cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.


Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking.


Grill tempeh until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Alternately, heat a small amount of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook tempeh for 3 to 4 minutes on both sides, until browned.


Serve tempeh on buns with your choice of toppings.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

(without suggested toppings)

Calories

200

Total Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

810mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

15g

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