Beet Burgers

Why are beets so awesome?! They are jam packed with potassium and antioxidants, low in calories, and are the most beautiful color of all time!!!! I use the juice to dye frostings and sprinkles, and the beet greens are full of vitamin C and taste great in salads!  Beets are versatile and can be found in pink, gold, or candy striped hues.  Some people say they taste like dirt, and I don't disagree with them, but I prefer to use the word "earthy."  Regardless, this recipe does not have a strong beet flavor, and kind of look like real meat, so just don't tell anyone there are beets in it until after they tell you how delicious it is.  Suckers!!!!

BEET BURGER PATTIES

Makes 2-3 patties

1/2 TBSP ground Flaxseed

1 TBSP Water

2/3 cup cooked Lentils

1/3 cup cooked Quinoa

2 TBSP raw Beet shreds

1/2 tsp. Steak Seasoning

1 tsp. Onion Powder

1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tsp. Marjoram

1/4 cup ground Oats

1/4 tsp. Liquid Smoke

1 TBSP minced Purple Onion

1 TBSP Canola Oil

Pre heat oven at 350°.  In a small bowl, combine flax seed and water, whisk well and set aside.  In a medium sized bowl, combine all other ingredients and use hands to mix well by squeezing and forming a ball.  Add flax seed glob and mix again.  Grease a cookie sheet and form 2-3 patties about 1/3 inch thick.  Bake for 25 minutes.  Place on an oiled skillet and cook until charred a bit on both sides.  Serve hot on a bun with mustard, ketchup, beet greens, tomato, and avocado!! Dang!!!

This is what Mia and I look like when we have to make 100 at a time...