Tofu “Pulled Pork” Vegan Burgers

Ingredients

• 4 burger buns
• 400 g firm tofu, drained and grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the BBQ Sauce:
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste
• For the Tabbouleh:
• small bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, finally chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Make the BBQ sauce. Place all the ingredients in a small pot over medium low heat and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
2. Make the tabbouleh. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients together.
3. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add tofu and half of the BBQ sauce, stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tofu is heated through.
4. Assemble the burgers. Spread the remaining BBQ sauce on the bottom of each burger bun. Add about 2 tablespoons of the tofu mixture, followed by 1 tablespoon of tabbouleh and the top burger bun. Serve and enjoy immediately!

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