Drain the black beans. If you are using canned beans, rinse them too. Place in a large bowl and smash them with a potato masher or back of a fork.

Add the chunky salsa (if really runny drain out some of the water first), the oats, cornmeal and chili powder, and stir together.

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium. Form the bean mixture into patties, and cook, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.