To Boldly Grill What None Have Grilled

For something different from the backyard grill, try tofu. This high-protein, low-fat sandwich is flavored with an easy-to-make teriyaki sauce.

Shop for extra-firm tofu; it holds its shape whether set on the grill or layered with lettuce and tomato on a burger bun.

This is one burger that won’t leave you feeling stuffed. And with its tangy sauce, it may win over a few more adventuresome burger eaters.

Teriyaki Tofu Burgers

Active Work and Total Preparation Time: 15 minutes * Vegetarian

1/4 cup light soy sauce

1/3 cup frozen pineapple concentrate, thawed

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed

2 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon minced ginger root

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

4 slices fresh pineapple

1 (12.3-ounce) carton extra-firm low-fat tofu, cut into quarters lengthwise then in half crosswise

Salt

4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted

2 cups alfalfa sprouts, optional

4 tomato slices

Iceberg lettuce

* Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple concentrate, ketchup, sugar, onions, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, sesame oil and sesame seeds.

* Grill pineapple slices over medium heat, brushing often with sauce, until pineapple is brown and tender, 2 to 3 minutes each side.

* Gently set tofu slices on grill and brush with sauce. Carefully turn several times so tofu browns evenly, brushing with sauce. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side. Lightly season with salt.

* To serve, place 2 grilled tofu slices on each toasted bun, top with grilled pineapple slice, sprouts, tomato slice and lettuce.

4 servings. Each serving: 305 calories; 1,025 mg sodium; 2 mg cholesterol; 4 grams fat; 55 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams protein; 0.82 gram fiber.

Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found raw sprouts to be carriers of food-borne illness and recommends those at high-risk for developing illness, such as children and the elderly, avoid them.