Beet Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c cooked and cooled brown rice
• 1 c cooked brown or green lentils
• 1 c shredded beets (use a food processor if available)
• 1/2 c bread crumbs
• 3 T finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp smooth almond butter (often found near peanut butter)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground fennel
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• extra virgin olive oils for the pan
• Small burger buns
• Toppings - shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickles, sliced onion, ketchup, vegan cheese, thousand island dressing (vegan mayo + ketchup or chili sauce)
• Combine rice, lentils, and beets in food processor, pulse 15-20 times. It should look like ground meat.
• Put in large bowl and add bread crumbs, onion, garlic, almond butter, thyme, fennel, mustard, salt, pepper and combine well.
• Create your diameter of choice (I used a 2 1/2" cookie cutter ) , about 1/4" thickness.
• Pour thin layer of olive oil into pan. Cook about 10-12 min, flipping occasionally. Burgers should be charred at edges and heated through.
• Alternatively, bake in oven at 375 for 8-10 min per side, then use broiler to toast each side.
• Serve on small buns with all your favorite toppings!