Black Bean Patties with Avocado & Tomato Salsa

INGREDIENTS

• 3 pieces day-old or toasted whole wheat sandwich bread
• 3 tbsp olive or canola oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp minced jalapeno pepper, membranes and seeds removed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/4 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Salsa:
• 2 avocados, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice