Veggie Sliders With Cashew Mustard Cheese Sauce
[Vegan]

For the Veggie Patties:

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds, plus 6 tablespoons water
• 2 cups cold cooked brown rice
• 2 cups pinto beans, strained
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped carrots
• 4 ounces Crimini mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cashew Mustard Cheese Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons German mustard
• 1/2-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon black salt
• 1/2 of 1 medium potato, peeled and cooked

For Assembly:

• Hamburger buns of choice
• Red onion
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cilantro