Red Rice and Beet Cakes with Honey Mustard

Red Rice Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2/3 cup red rice, or about 2 cups lightly packed cooked red rice

Honey Mustard Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoon minced gherkins
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or more to taste (optional)

Cake Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded raw red beets (about 1), using the larger holes of box grater
• 1 cup crumbled mild feta, preferably sheep's milk
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, plus a couple more tablespoons more as needed*
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (about 3)
• 1/2 cup lightly packed finely chopped dill
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 - 2 teaspoons minced hot green chilies, such as serrano (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

You will also need

• box grater, mixing bowls, 2 qt saucepan with tight fitting lid, colander
• shallow bowl or small sheet tray, plate or sheet tray, plastic wrap, large skillet