Smashing Spinach Basil Tofu Burgers

Oh MY! How time fly's when you're not having fun and working!! Alas, this past weekend not only was a busy work filled weekend but we had the pleasure of having not only one but three guests come and stay with us in the city. And what's better than having company?? Having company who cooks yummy vegan food while your away at work!! My friend Arielle gets all the credit for this masterpiece. The burgers are soft, hold a wonderful flavor and who, tell me who, doesn't like using a muffin tin for purposes other than muffins? Since I was away at work, she left me a note with the recipe, so here it is verbatim: Anabell - I don't really measure, all measurements are approximations. Always taste while cooking! Spinach Burgers (for medium size food processor) -3-6 pesto ice cubes or 1/2 cup fresh pesto :

Pesto Recipe

-lots of basil (grocery bag full of leaves)

-1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted is nice)

-2-3 juiced lemons

-1/4 cup olive oil

-salt, pepper, cayenne to taste

-honey or agave nectar to taste

-4 cloves of garlic

Process everything and keep in ice-cube trays in the freezer

Burger Recipe:

-4 blocks of tofu

-3/4 cup nutritional yeast

BLEND

Put in as much spinach as you can in the processor without overflow. You may want to add a little more honey or agave nectar to taste. Preheat oven to 350. Taste mix and make sure its yummy. Spoon mix into muffin tins (olive oil if they're not non-stick) if you only have cookie sheets you may make burger sized heaps on an oiled sheet.

Bake to desired firmness. 30-50 mns. *If using a cookie sheet, you may opt to flip your patties mid way.

Serve like a burger on bread/bun, veganaise, hot sauce, personal choice fixins : lettuce, tom, onion etc...

THANK YOU ARIELLE!!! She also included a shopping list if the pesto is already pre-made, but the only thing you really need to get that may go out of the realm of a typical muffin shaped burger is the nutritional yeast, tofu, and spinach.

Please give it up to Arielle and make these super simple and delicious burgers.

Tonight: Four Course Vegan Dinner at the Belgian Cafe! Happy Two Year's to John and me :)