Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2

Cook rice according to package directions.

Step 3

In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and add onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring often.

Step 4

Add carrot, pepper, spinach, and tomato paste and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Add in salt, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir well, remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add in mashed beets, mashed black beans, flax meal, hemp, miso, and cooked rice and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to make sure flax is absorbed.

Step 7

Make burgers into evenly-sized patties (it's easiest to use your hands!). Makes 6-8 patties.

Step 8

Preheat a large fry pan over medium-low heat. Brush pan very lightly with oil. Cook each patty for 5-6 minutes on each side (don't over-crowd the pan!) and then transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with all patties

Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes, until fully cooked.

Step 10

Serve on a toasted bun spread with some vegan spicy mayo, top with sliced avocado, Love Beets Sweet & Smoky Shredded Beets & microgreens. Enjoy!