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Second City Diner Veggie Burger

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Veggie burger patties on a baking tray with kaiser rolls and burger accoutrement surrounding.
Photo by Jennifer Davick

These burgers are quite fragile until after they are baked, so use extra care when flipping them for the first time. I found it works best if I let them rest out of the oven for at least 5 minutes before trying to loosen them from the pans. Use high-quality nonstick baking sheets for this recipe or line your baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 14 to 15 burgers

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
12 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the water in a large pot with the onion, celery, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the oats, mushrooms, and flour and cook 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour, preferably longer.

    Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 3

    Shape the mixture into burger-sized patties and place on the baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Carefully flip over and bake 10 more minutes.

    Step 4

    Before serving, place the baked patties on a nonstick griddle and grill for about 7 minutes on each side, until browned. Serve on buns with topping of your choice.

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From The Healthiest Diet on the Planet © 2016 by Dr. John McDougall. Reprinted with permission by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.

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