Beetroot Burger with Aioli Sauce (French Garlic Sauce)

Ingredients:

Burger

• 1 cup raw peeled and coarsely chopped beetroot (1 large)
• 4 tbsp. l. grape oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled (can be microwaved)
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup yellow raisins
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 2 large eggs
• Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving

Aioli with citrus and capers

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp. honey mustard
• 1 teaspoon orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice

Preparation:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Place the brown rice, beets, walnuts, yellow raisins, granulated garlic, and cooled onion in a food processor and pulse about 10 times until the mixture resembles ground beef. Transfer to a bowl and add the eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix by hand until smooth, then form into 4 patties.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and fry on each side until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes per side.
4. Place the patties on 2-3 lettuce leaves placed on a bun. Drizzle with a little aioli and serve.
   
   Recipe vegetarian sandwiches.
   
   Aioli sauce:
   
   In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, capers, honey mustard, and orange zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper if needed.