Description
These Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers are a flavorful vegetarian twist on a classic favorite, packed with black beans, spices, and a creamy, spicy jalapeno cream cheese filling. Grilled to perfection and topped with provolone cheese and roasted jalapenos, they make a perfect hearty meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Mixture
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 14.5 oz black beans
- 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
Stuffed Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 jalapenos, diced (for filling, roasted)
Toppings and Assembly
- 4 rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 jalapenos (for topping, roasted and sliced)
- Olive oil (for brushing jalapenos)
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Place the chopped onion, 1 seeded jalapeno, and garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse briefly to chop finely without pureeing.
- Make Burger Mixture: Add black beans, rolled oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and breadcrumbs to the food processor. Pulse for 20 seconds until combined but still textured. Scrape down the sides and pulse 10 more seconds to ensure even mixing.
- Chill Mixture: Transfer the bean mixture to a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up for easier shaping.
- Roast Jalapenos: Preheat your broiler on high. Brush all 6 jalapenos (2 for filling and 4 for topping) with olive oil and broil for about 10 minutes until their skins blacken. Remove and let cool.
- Prepare Filling: Dice the 2 roasted jalapenos intended for the stuffing and mix them thoroughly with the softened cream cheese to create the spicy filling.
- Form Patties: Divide the black bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a patty, then make a small indentation in the center. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the jalapeno cream cheese filling into the center, then cover and seal the edges carefully to enclose the filling inside.
- Grill Burgers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill or an oiled tray to prevent sticking. Grill each patty for about 8 minutes per side, or until the patties are crispy on the outside and heated through.
- Assemble Burgers: Slice the roasted jalapenos reserved for topping. Place the grilled patties on the prepared rolls, top each with a slice of provolone cheese, roasted jalapeno slices, and spread about 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno cream cheese mixture on the roll for extra flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Seeding the jalapenos reduces heat but you may leave some seeds for spicier burgers.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can roast the jalapenos in a hot skillet or under a grill pan.
- Make sure to chill the burger mixture well to help the patties hold together on the grill.
- You can substitute provolone with another meltable cheese like mozzarella or cheddar.
- For a gluten-free version, replace plain breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
