California Tempeh Burger
California Tempeh Burger
Feb 26, 2013 | 1:02 pm
California Almonds
A healthier take on the traditional burger, this tempeh creation is best topped with creamy almond yogurt sauce and served on crusty bread.
1
Servings
528
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients
Ingredients
For the burger
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- One 3-inch square tempeh
- 2 slices good-quality, crusty white sandwich bread
- 2 Tablespoons almond-yogurt sauce (recipe below)
- 1/4 Cup shredded carrots
- 6-8 very thin cucumber slices
For the almond-yogurt sauce
- 3 Teaspoons almond butter
- One 6-ounce container plain soy yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon minced cilantro
Directions
For the burger
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Fry the tempeh on medium heat, browning on both sides and heating throughout. Meanwhile, spread both slices of the bread with the sauce. Top 1 slice with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and tempeh; assemble sandwich and serve.
For the almond-yogurt sauce
Place the almond butter in small bowl. Add ½ of the yogurt and whisk until smooth, using a fork. Add the remaining yogurt and whisk again. Stir in the cilantro and serve. Makes about 1 cup.
Nutritional Facts
Total Fat
33g
47%
Sugar
16g
18%
Saturated Fat
16g
67%
Cholesterol
11mg
4%
Carbohydrate, by difference
52g
40%
Protein
12g
26%
Vitamin B-12
1µg
42%
Vitamin B-6
1mg
77%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
1µg
1%
Calcium, Ca
79mg
8%
Choline, total
37mg
9%
Fiber, total dietary
7g
28%
Folate, total
100µg
25%
Iron, Fe
15mg
83%
Magnesium, Mg
104mg
33%
Niacin
6mg
43%
Pantothenic acid
1mg
20%
Phosphorus, P
269mg
38%
Riboflavin
1mg
91%
Selenium, Se
25µg
45%
Sodium, Na
673mg
45%
Water
26g
1%
Zinc, Zn
2mg
25%
