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Grilled Bean Burgers

1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 lettuce leaves
8 tablespoons salsa

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in
oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the carrot, chili powder and cumin; cook 2 minutes
longer or until carrot is tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large

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bowl, mash the pinto beans and black beans. Stir in the oats. Add the mustard,
soy sauce, ketchup, pepper and carrot mixture; mix well. Shape into eight
3-1/2-in. patties. Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the
grill. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or
until heated through. Serve on buns with lettuce and salsa.

Yield: 8 servings.