Avocado Sushi Burgers

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Servings:

• Recipe serving size: 1 "burger"
• Number of servings: Adjust Reset

Ingredients:

• 7 oz. (1/2 of 14 oz. pkg.) firm tofu
• 1 lightly beaten egg white
• 1/4 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup sushi rice, cooked, cooled
• 1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
• 1 scallion, sliced on diagonal (about 2 Tbsp)
• 4 nori seaweed sheets
• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Slice tofu into 4 (1/2-inch thick) rectangular slabs (about 4-inch x 1 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch). Press out water.
3. Dip tofu in egg whites then in panko breadcrumbs to coat.
4. Arrange on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 minutes or until golden, turning once. Let cool.
5. Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine honey, lime juice, ginger and garlic. Stir in sushi rice, cucumber, carrots and scallions.
6. To assemble: Place nori sheet on flat surface. Spread one fourth of the rice mixture on nori sheet at end closest to you leaving a 1 1/2 inch border on sides and end. Top with 1 piece of tofu and 1/4 of the avocado slices. Using wet hands fold in sides and roll up nori sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Press to flatten slightly.
8. Repeat with remaining ingredients.