Portion Size: 1 Vegetarian burger. 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 (12 oz.) package firm tofu	Well drained
1 cup quick oats
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion	Wash, peel and mince.
1 cup celery	Wash, trim and mince
4 eggs	Beaten
2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese	For vegan: use vegan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
8 whole grains buns
Optional toppings:
tomato	Wash and sliced
onions	Wash, trimmed and sliced
pickles	Sliced
lettuce	Wash, trimmed and chopped
ketchup
mustard
Thousand Island dressing or mayonnaise	Use lowfat . For vegan use vegan mayonnaise

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Chop tofu finely and place in bowl with onion and celery.
2	Mix in egg, oats, cheese, salt and pepper until thoroughly combine.
3	Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in a ½ cup vegetable oil (oil should be ¼ inch deep.)
4	Drop tofu mixture into pan in 8 equal portions.
5	Flatten with a spatula to form patties.
6	Fry 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden.
7	Serve with whole grain buns and top with additional toppings.