Jul 13 2026
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Modern Love Burger Recipe

Inspired by Modern Love
Time30m
Serves4

A delicious plant-based burger with all the fixings.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Black Beans

    Drain and rinse the canned black beans in a colander. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed black beans, cooked quinoa, oats, ground flaxseed, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty.

  4. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Toppings

    Slice the avocado and tomato. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.

  2. 6

    Toast the Buns

    Optional: Toast the whole wheat burger buns in the skillet or oven until golden.

  3. 7

    Build the Burger

    Spread vegan mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked patty on top, followed by lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

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