SMOKY BEET BURGERS

SMOKY BEET BURGERS // Makes 8

3 T. grapeseed/extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, very roughly chopped

1 cup walnuts

1/2 cup golden raisins

1 cup grated beets

3 cloves garlic, smashed

2 tsp. sweet smoked paprika

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup cooked green lentils

1 egg

• 2 cups cooked short grain brown (or white) rice

• // feta spread //
• 1 cup/ 8 oz. feta cheese
• 1/4 cup whole milk greek yogurt
• squeeze of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• few grinds fresh ground pepper

Extra: buns, sliced cucumber, microgreens, tomato for burger building 

Recipe found at: http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2013/3/26/smoky-beet-burgers.html