Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream Sauce

For the patties:

black beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked black beans), divided

roasted red bell peppers, divided*

large eggs

oregano

cumin

chipotle chile in adobo, minced

medium onion, finely diced

cornmeal or panko (plus more, as needed)

Salt and pepper

Canola or vegetable oil

For the corn relish:

canola oil

corn kernels

garlic, minced

jalapeño, seeded and minced

medium tomato, seeded and diced

Juice of 1 lime

minced fresh cilantro

Salt and pepper,

For the avocado cream sauce:

avocado, pitted and coarsely chopped

greek yogurt or light sour cream

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper,

*For instructions on roasting bell peppers, see this post.