Paleo Beet Sliders

I know many of you probably thought WTF when you read the title.  I agree, when I heard of these little things existing, I too was a skeptic.  But as a beet lover, I felt compelled to adapt and eat these mythical meatless sliders.  I discovered this concept watching a food show, highlighting a Sacramento restaurant called Gatsby's that serves them up daily.  I did some research and then hit the kitchen, and I think they're delicious!

4 large golden beets, peeled and greens trimmed

1/4 cup salt

6 arbol chilies

2 tbs coriander seeds

1 tbs caraway seeds

1 carrot, chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 tbs black pepper

Juice from 1 lemon

1 tbs olive oli

Mayo (I use Julia Child's recipe)

Red leaf lettuce

Coconut Drop Biscuits

Place beets in a large stock pot and cover with water.  Add everything from the salt to the lemon juice and bring to a boil.  Simmer until beets are tender (about 30-40 minutes) and turn off heat. This gives the beets a 'meaty' flavor, so you can even let them stew in the liquid overnight in the fridge.

Remove the beats and heat olive oil in a saute pan.  Slice beets into thick rounds and place in pan, heat both sides on high to get a little caramelization on them.

Spread a little mayo on your coconut biscuits, place the beet on top of that...throw some lettuce (and any other burger accouterments you're feeling) and you have yourself a beat slider.