Tofu-Carrot Burgers

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
½ medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ cups grated carrots
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
Pinch of cayenne
12 ounces tofu, mashed
½ cup coarsely ground almonds
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Add the onion, garlic and carrots, and cook over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and carrots are tender. Add the spices, toss together, and cook just a minute longer.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the tofu, ground almonds, cheese, tomato paste, parsley, and salt and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Stir to combine. Let cool slightly; then divide the mixture evenly into eight portions, forming each portion into a burger.

Brush each burger with oil and place the burgers on an oiled baking sheet under the broiler. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes on each side or until burgers are golden brown. Serve alone or on buns with sweet relish, thick slices of onion and tomato, and your favorite condiments.

Make smaller patties to serve as an hors d’oeuvre.