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Second City Diner Veggie Burger

3.4

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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.

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