Black Bean & Veggie Burgers

INGREDIENTS

1 can

black beans

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2

onion, chopped

2 cloves

garlic, minced

2 cups

chopped vegetables of your choice (I used carrots, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash)

1 handful

baby spinach

1/2 cup

whole oats (or dry oatmeal)

1 cup

course, homemade bread crumbs (made by removing crusts from day-old bread and coarsely chopping in food processor)

1/4 cup

fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)

2 tsp

chia seeds of flax (optional)

1 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

cayenne

1/4 cup

pine nuts or sunflower seeds

large eggs

whole wheat hamburger buns

Burger toppings (spinach, onion, avocado, etc.)