Black Bean-Oatmeal Burgers
(adapted from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn)
1 15-oz can 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
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup cilantro or parsley (opt)
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Process first seven ingredients in a food processor until blended. Add to oats and stir. Let rest 10 minutes for oats to absorb liquid. Form into patties on a baking sheet, and bake for 8 minutes. Turn oven up, turn patties over and broil about 2 more minutes, until tops are nicely browned. Serve on a whole-grain burger bun with favorite condiments and veggies.
