Mushroom and Spiced Tofu Low Carb 'Burger' with Chimichurri
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Recipe type: Lunch
Cuisine: Low carb vegan
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Serves: 2
 
For a burger that is low on calories and carbs, the flavours literally explode in your mouth. It makes the perfect spring or summer lunch burger when tomatoes are in season. Although there is a lot of ingredients, a little prep makes it all come together oh, so easily.
Ingredients
  • For the chimichurri
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic , finely chopped or minced
  • 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ level teaspoon coarse salt
  • pepper , to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • For the tofu marinade
  • 200 g firm tofu
  • ¼ cup water (60 ml)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne powder
  • For the burgers
  • 4 large portobello mushrooms or field mushrooms
  • olive oil spray for cooking
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika (or any kind of paprika will do)
  • 40 g rocket leaves or mesculin mix
  • 2 tomatoes
Instructions
  1. First make the tofu marinade by mixing all the ingredients except for the tofu in a shallow dish that is big enough to fit your slices of tofu.
  2. Cut the tofu into 4 slices, add to the marinade, cover, and marinate for at least 15 minutes (I marinated mine over a couple of nights turning occasionally and it was delicious).
  3. Make the chimichurri, by mixing all the ingredients in the bowl and letting marinate for at least 15 minutes (ideally more than two hours).
  4. Preheat a bbq grill, chargrill pan or heavy based skillet over medium heat. Cut the stems off the mushrooms, then spray the mushrooms with olive oil and cook cup side down for 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Sprinkle the tofu with paprika, spray with oil and cook on the same pan or grill for 3 minutes on each side.
  6. Meanwhile prepare your other burger ingredients - slice the tomato.
  7. To assemble the burger put one half of the mushroom on the plate and top with lettuce or rocket, tomato slices, the tofu and finally the chimichurri. Put the other mushroom on top of the burger and serve immediately.
Recipe by My Health Zest at https://myhealthzest.com.au/mushroom-and-spiced-tofu-low-carb-burger-w-chimichurri/