Description
These Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers combine smoky roasted jalapenos with creamy, spicy cream cheese inside hearty black bean patties. Grilled to perfection and topped with provolone cheese and more roasted jalapenos, these flavorful vegetarian burgers deliver a satisfying zing and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Mixture
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 14.5 oz black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup corn (frozen or fresh, at room temperature)
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 jalapenos (for filling, roasted, diced)
Toppings and Assembly
- 4 rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 jalapenos (for topping, roasted and sliced)
- Olive oil (for brushing jalapenos and grill tray)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetable base: Place the chopped onion, 1 seeded jalapeno, and garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse briefly until roughly chopped.
- Combine main ingredients: Add black beans, rolled oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and breadcrumbs to the food processor. Pulse for 20 seconds to combine well, then scrape down the sides and pulse an additional 10 seconds to form a coherent mixture.
- Refrigerate the mixture: Transfer the black bean mixture to a bowl, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up and develop flavor.
- Roast the jalapenos: Preheat your broiler on high. Brush 6 jalapenos (2 for filling, 4 for topping) with olive oil. Broil them for about 10 minutes until their skins blacken and blister. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: Dice the 2 roasted jalapenos reserved for the filling and mix them thoroughly into the softened cream cheese.
- Form stuffed patties: Divide the black bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a patty, then create a small indentation in the center. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the jalapeno cream cheese filling into the indentation. Cover with more black bean mixture and carefully seal the edges to encase the filling inside.
- Grill the patties: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil a grill tray or grill grates and cook the patties for 8 minutes per side, until they develop a crispy exterior and are heated through.
- Assemble the burgers: Place each burger on a roll, top with a slice of provolone cheese and roasted jalapeno slices. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on the roll for extra flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the spicy, creamy goodness.
Notes
- Removing seeds from the jalapenos before processing reduces the heat level; adjust to taste if you prefer spicier burgers.
- Refrigerating the mixture helps the patties hold together better during grilling.
- Broiling the jalapenos adds a smoky flavor and softens their texture for the filling and toppings.
- Use a grill tray or foil on the grill to prevent patties from sticking or falling through grates.
- These burgers can also be cooked in a skillet over medium heat if a grill is unavailable, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- Serve with your favorite burger sides like lettuce, tomato, or avocado for a complete meal.
