Rinse and drain black beans.

Place beans in a food processor.

Process until blended.

Transfer blended beans to a large bowl.

Finely chop the tomato, after seeding it.

Finely chop the seeded jalapeno pepper.

Add bread crumbs, chopped tomato, chopped jalapeno, egg, cilantro, and garlic to the bowl with the blended beans.

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Shape the mixture into four patties.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Cook patties in the heated oil in batches.

Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.

Serve the cooked patties on whole wheat hamburger buns.

Optional: Top with reduced-fat sour cream and guacamole.