Tofu Nut Patties

These patties are basically a health food store’s greatest hits, shaped into a burger and grilled.

Almond butter, walnuts, and roasted sunflower seeds give them a rich, nutty base, while millet (or brown rice) and whole wheat breadcrumbs add substance and hold everything together.

Crumbled tofu rounds out the texture, and herbs like thyme, marjoram, and rosemary bring that savory, almost Thanksgiving-stuffing aroma.

Grill them, pan-fry them, tuck them in a bun or eat them plain with a side salad. They’re versatile enough for any meal.

Kitchen Tips

• Cook the millet or brown rice ahead of time and let it cool completely before mixing in. Warm grains will make the mixture too soft to shape.
• The egg replacer keeps these fully vegan, but if you’re not strict about it, one beaten egg works too.
• Let the patties firm up in the fridge for 15 minutes before cooking if they feel fragile.
• These freeze beautifully. Stack with parchment between patties and pull them out whenever you need a quick protein hit.