Beet and Quinoa Burgers with sweet potato and guacamole!

• 300g steamed beet root, 1 packet
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika 
• 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1/4 cup wholemeal bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp flax seeds + 3 tbsp water, let thicken for 5 minutes
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Method

Puree the beetroot roughly in a food processor and pour into a bowl. Fry the onion and garlic until fragrant, then add in the cumin, paprika and salt. Fry another minute then add cooked mixture into the beetroot. Add the quinoa, breadcrumbs, lemon juice and flax egg and mix well. Add more breadcrumbs if mixture is still a bit wet. Form 5 patties from this mixture and bake on a parchment-lined baking tray at 180C for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.

Enjoy with some guacamole and sweet potatoes in a toasted bun! Enjoy!