1 1/2 c. cooked pinto beans
1/2 c. diced onions
1/2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. chopped mild chili peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. uncooked oatmeal

Place the beans in a food processor or blender and roughly puree with on/off turns. Transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Brown in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes per side, or broil about 5 inches from heat. (Weigh servings.) Single serving = 4 ounces protein.