1 15-oz can black beans (1.5 cups boiled black beans), drained and rinsed
1 14.5-oz can tomatoes with zesty mild chilies
1 garlic clove, minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup cilantro or parsley
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Process first seven ingredients in a food processor until blended.

3. Add to oats and stir.

4. Form into patties, put on a baking sheet, and bake for 8 minutes.

5. Brown the patties - broil for 2 minutes in the oven, "fry" them in a non-stick pan (with no oil added) on both sides, or grill on the barbecue).

6. Serve on whole-grain burger buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, and ketchup.