Oatbean Burger Patties

1 large onion, minced
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats (I had regular rolled oats which I ran in the food processor for a minute)
1/2 cup pinto beans
1/2 cup red or black beans
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 medium carrot, grated
4 cloves garlic, very finely chopped



Soak for a few hours and then cook the pinto and red beans until tender.
Heat a skillet and saute the onion and garlic with a tiny bit of salt for a few minutes until translucent but not brown.
Add the carrot, chili powder, and cumin and cook a couple minutes or until carrot is tender. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Mash the beans in a large bowl. Add the carrot mixture, mustard, ketchup, tamari and oats.
Mix well and then shape the mixture into eight patties.
Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet and coat with cooking spray.
Cook patties over medium heat for four to five minutes on each side, or until golden brown.