Gluten-free Tofu Burger Platter

Wheat-free Patties Make a Healthy Meal Idea for Celiac Disease

© Stella Walsh

Sep 10, 2008

Those suffering from celiac disease sometimes find themselves eating a lot of meat to avoid meals that contain gluten. On the other hand, many common ready-made tofu burgers contain wheat gluten.

The following gluten-free tofu burger platter provides a wheat-free meal without meat. It is a meal that the whole family can enjoy, and not even realize that it is gluten-free.

Tofu is very nutritious, but it is a caution food for some people. If a person suffers from allergies, kidney problems, gallbladder problems, or thyroid problems, it may be wise for them to consult a nutritionist before consuming soy products.

Gluten-free Tofu Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 package of firm tofu - 425g (well-drained)
• 2 cups gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional)
• 1 egg (or egg replacer)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower was used here)
• 1 tbsp gluten-free barbeque sauce
• ½ cup chopped green onion
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried chives
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)

Any of the following options can be added to the burger mix to make a "veggie burger":

• ½ cup grated carrots
• ½ cup corn
• ½ cup green peas
• ½ cup grated zucchini
• ½ cup chopped sweet pepper

Steps

1. All ingredients are added to a large bowl. Hands can be used to mix all ingredients together well.
2. The mixture is formed into balls roughly the size of an egg. The balls are flattened into a patty-shape. (Makes roughly 9 patties.) Left over patties can be kept in the refrigerator for one day or frozen for a reasonable time.
3. The patties are cooked on medium heat in a skillet sprayed with cooking oil, about 4 minutes on each side. It is important that the patties are cooked long enough to cook the egg.
4. The burger can be assembled using a toasted gluten-free burger bun or gluten-free English muffin. It can be topped with favorite condiments. Care must be taken that any condiments used are indeed gluten-free.

Gluten-free Potato Wedges

Ingredients

• 4-5 medium-sized potatoes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower was used here)
• salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and parsley (to taste)

Steps

1. The potatoes need to be washed well and each potato cut into 6-8 wedges.
2. The wedges are tossed in a bowl with the vegetable oil until they are well coated.
3. The wedges are arranged on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking oil. They are sprinkled with the salt, pepper, and herbs to taste. Then they are turned to the other side and sprinkled again.
4. The wedges are baked at 400 degrees F for 6-7 minutes. Then they are turned over and baked for another 6-7 minutes or to preferred softness.

Gluten-free Coleslaw

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup shredded red cabbage
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower was used here)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp parsley

The vinegar, oil, and sugar can be adjusted to suit individual taste.

All ingredients are tossed in a large bowl, covered, and refrigerated until served.

NOTE: In all recipes, any suspicious ingredients should be checked to ensure that they are gluten-free. Plain tofu is naturally gluten-free, unless unsafe ingredients have been added when it is processed.

These dishes combine to make a delicious gluten-free burger platter without meat. It is a nutritious and satisfying meal for people with celiac disease.

For other complete gluten-free meals see Gluten-free Spaghetti Dinner and Gluten-free Vegetarian Tofu Meatballs.

Gluten-free Tofu Burger Platter

Gluten-free Tofu Patties

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