Hoppin John Cornbread Sliders

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

cooked short grain rice (white or brown)

1/2 cup

diced carrots

1/2 cup

diced onions

1/2 cup

diced celery

1/2 cup

diced bell pepper (red or green)

1 tbsp

minced garlic

1 cup

fresh spinach or collard greens

1/4 cup

dry instant oats (uncooked)

15 oz

black eyed peas (drained very well)

2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

cooked tempeh bacon, chopped (optional)