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Black Bean burgers, Tomato & Cucumber salad, Crash Potatoes

So, not nearly as pretty as the previous pictures, but we are trying. I have an adequate not quality camera. This week I am going to be posting our dinner menu and would like anyone and everyone who reads this to do the same. (It doesn't have to be this week, but soon!) I am really itching for some new dinner ideas, and I could go through my gazillion cookbooks, but I do that all the time, so here's another challenge for all who read this!

Sunday: Black Bean Burgers, Tomato & Cucumber Salad and Crash Potatoes

Black Bean Burgers

1 can Black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup minced red onion

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp black pepper

1 large egg

place beans in large bowl, partially mash with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, ( i made 5 burgers with this amount) shaping into a patty. Grill or pan fry in small amount of olive oil until cooked through.

We served this on lettuce, you could use mayo and buns, or guacamole or ranch, the possibilities are endless.

Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Slice one cucumber, one tomato and 1/2 red onion. Combine in bowl, add favorite Italian dressing, or Oil and vinegar mixture with salt and pepper to taste. I used Olive oil and vinegar, but I don't measure so I can't really tell you how much, just to taste. Let marinade a few hours.

Crash Potatoes

You will need enough small red potatoes for your family. Bring red potatoes to boil in salted water until fork tender. Drizzle cookie sheet with olive oil. Place red potatoes on cookie sheet and smash with potato smasher or fork. Brush olive oil over potatoes, sprinkle with salt, pepper and any other delish herb you like. I got this recipe from Pioneer Woman Cooks if you need better directions.

On the Menu for tonight, Stuffed Zucchini and Bell Peppers, see you tomorrow!