Place 1 cup of black rice in a sauce pan with 1 3/4 cup water and bring to boil. Cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
While rice is cooking, water saute onion & garlic for about 3 minutes or until translucent. Add mushrooms & kale, and continue sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until kale is wilted and mushrooms have softened, adding water as needed. Remove from heat and let cool.
Puree black beans in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl and add garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning and mix until combined. Mix in onion mix & black rice and mix until combined. Add oats to thicken if necessary.
Form patties and place on non-stick baking sheet. Makes 8-10 medium to large size patties. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake 20 more minutes.