Barbecued tofu burgers

Photography by Louise Lister

Chargrilled tofu burger with hot chilli sauce and hommus is not just the choice of vegetarians.

Serves: 4

Time to prep: 45 minutes

Time to cook: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 500g block firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 Turkish pide loaf, cut into 4
• 1/2 cup hommus dip
• 2 large iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded
• 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• Hot chilli sauce, to serve

Method

• Cut tofu block lengthways into 4 thick slices. Combine oil, vinegar and garlic in a shallow ceramic dish. Add tofu and turn to coat in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, if time permits, turning once.
• Preheat a chargrill or barbecue grill on medium-high heat. Cook tofu for 2 minutes each side, or until charred.
• Meanwhile, split bread and lightly toast on both sides. Spread hommus over each bread base. Top bases with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and tofu. Drizzle with hot chilli sauce. Cover with bread.

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