Grillable Tofu Burgers (Cut, Marinade, Grill!)
These juicy vegan tofu burgers are sturdy, grillable, and packed with smoky flavor—no mixing or pureeing needed. Just slice, marinate, and cook!
Servings: 8 burgers
Ingredients
- 2 16-oz blocks super firm tofu this variety is vacuum sealed, not packed in water like firm and extra firm tofu
- ¼ cup soy sauce 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp water 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce 15 mL
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp beefless broth base look for Orrington Farms or Better Than Bouillon vegan broth base
- 1 tsp browning sauce look for Kitchen Bouquet Browning and Seasoning Sauce
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- Press Tofu: Cut 2 16-oz blocks super firm tofu evenly down the middle to make 4 thinner slaps. Wrap each piece in a few paper towels, set them on a counter or cutting board, and place a heavy pan on top. Let them press for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours) to remove extra moisture.
- Cut Tofu: Use a small glass or round cookie cutter to cut each slab into a circular puck. Cut each puck evenly to create 2 thinner pucks. You'll end up with 8 patties. Save tofu scraps for another recipe (see notes). You can also just make rectangular tofu burgers if you don't want the fuss!
- Make Marinade: Whisk together all remaining ingredients.
- Marinate Tofu: Transfer tofu patties to a bowl or jar (I love using a wide mouth mason jar for this). Pour in the marinade and let soak for at least 1 hour, up to 48 hours (the longer the better).
- Grill: On a well greased grill or grill pan over medium/high heat, cook tofu patties, flipping once, until char lines develop, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite burger toppings!
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Notes
Tofu Scraps: If you cut the tofu burgers into circular patties like the recipe suggestions, you'll end up with some tofu scraps. These can be saved for another tofu recipe!
Can I use a different marinade for the tofu? Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different marinades to suit your taste. You can try teriyaki, barbecue, or your favorite sauce to add variety to your tofu burgers. Our guide to tofu marinades here (8 different flavors to choose from!)
Do I need a grill to make these tofu burgers? While grilling adds a nice smoky flavor and char marks, you can also cook these tofu burgers on a stovetop grill pan or even in the oven. Just make sure to grease the cooking surface well.
Can I freeze these tofu burgers? Yes, you can freeze the uncooked tofu patties for later use. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Thaw before grilling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tofu burger patty | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.1g | Protein: 15.6g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
