Description
These Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers are a flavorful and spicy twist on traditional veggie burgers. Filled with a creamy jalapeño and cheese mixture, these burgers are sure to impress at your next cookout or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Burger Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
Jalapeño-Cheese Filling:
- 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Main Burger Preparation: In a large bowl, mash black beans until mostly smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Jalapeño-Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar until smooth.
- Form Patties: Divide bean mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place about 1 tablespoon of jalapeño-cheese filling in the center, then fold bean mixture over filling, sealing edges to form patties.
- Cooking: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and heated through.
- Serve: Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, keep some jalapeño seeds in the filling or add hot sauce.
- These patties can be made ahead and frozen before cooking—just thaw slightly before pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
