Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers are deliciously cheesy, spicy, and protein packed! The perfect meatless option!
In the summer we utilize our grill as much as possible, and it's fun trying new recipes. I decided to make these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers a few weeks ago, and serve them to our guests over the weekend. The creamy spiciness of these mouthwatering burgers is the perfect combo!
Serve these burgers with delicious Air Fryer French Fries or Creamy Pesto Pasta for the perfect meal!
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers are the perfect way to kickoff your weekend. These black bean burgers are so tasty, but you could also make this recipe with beef. Just make the filling and stuff it in there – then grill it up!
How to make Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Prep the ingredients then make the burger mixture: Add onion, jalapeno (1) and garlic into a food processor and pulse for a few seconds. Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Add breadcrumbs and pulse for about 20 seconds or until fully mixed.
- Place mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. While that is chilling...
- Roast the jalapeños: Preheat oven broiler on HIGH. Place 6 jalapeños in an oven safe baking dish, and brush jalapeños lightly with olive oil. Place into oven and broil on high for about 10 minutes or until skins are slightly blackened. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese and 2 diced roasted jalapeños, set aside.
- Form black bean mixture into four small equal patties (using a ⅓ cup measuring cup works well), make an indentation in the center of the patties, then add about 1-2 TBS cream cheese mixture. Add a bit more black bean mixture of the top and press sides to seal (see photos).
- Preheat grill on medium high heat. Using a grill tray (or you will have a mess on on your hands), sprayed/brushed with olive oil, set the burger patties on the tray, and place onto the grill. Close the lid and grill for about 8 minutes. Flip patties over and close lid, cooking for about 5 more minutes, or until crisped.
- Place burgers on rolls, add cheese and sliced jalapeños if desired. Spread about 1 TBS of cream cheese mixture onto the roll, and close the burger.
Since everyone coming to our house is a big fan of spice, I decided to top the burgers with a sliced jalapeno as well. Since they are roasted, they aren’t quite as spicy as uncooked, but if you don’t like a lot of spice, then go ahead and leave these off.
The best part is when you bite into these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers and are surprised by the creamy spicy layer in the center. It’s SO good!
What to serve with these black bean burgers:
- THE BEST In-N-Out Animal Style Fries (CopyCat Recipe)
- Creamy Pesto Caprese Potato Salad
- Creamy Pesto Pasta
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (homemade)
- Strawberry Basil Margaritas
- Easy Watermelon Margaritas
Like burgers as much as we do?! Check out these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:
- Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Taco Stuffed Burgers
- Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers
- Spicy Black Bean Barbecue Avocado Burgers
- Easy Italian Meatball Sliders
- Easy BLT Sliders with Avocado Ranch
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers are deliciously cheesy, spicy, and protein packed! The perfect meatless option!
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces black beans
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup corn, frozen or fresh is fine, at room temperature
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- olive oil
- 4 rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 jalapenos
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Put onion, jalapeno (1) and garlic into a food processor and pulse for a few seconds. Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Add breadcrumbs and pulse for about 20 seconds or until fully mixed. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and process for 10 seconds.
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Place mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. While that is chilling...
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Preheat oven broiler on HIGH. Place jalapenos (6 total - 2 for cream cheese mixture and 4 for topping) in oven safe baking dish, and brush jalapenos lightly with olive oil. Place into oven and broil on high for about 10 minutes or until skins are slightly blackened. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese and 2 diced roasted jalapenos, set aside.
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Form black bean mixture into four small equal patties (using a ⅓ cup measuring cup works well), make an indentation in the center of the patties, then add about 1-2 TBS cream cheese mixture. Add a bit more black bean mixture of the top and press sides to seal (see photos).
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Preheat grill on medium high heat. Using a grill tray (or you will have a mess on on your hands), sprayed/brushed with olive oil, set the burger patties on the tray, and place onto the grill. Close the lid and grill for about 8 minutes. Flip patties over and close lid, cooking for about 5 more minutes, or until crisped.
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Place burgers on rolls, add cheese and sliced jalapenos if desired. Spread about 1 TBS of cream cheese mixture onto the roll, and close the burger. Serve immediately with Heineken!
First published July 2016. Updated May 2023.
Emma
Hi! Do you have a recommended swap for the corn?
Victoria Swanson
I made these last night, they were good, I plan to try again using ground beef...but this time I will leave out the curry powder...I thought it an odd ingredient and to be honest I didn’t like it, I found it too powerful a taste...
Lindsey
I've made this recipe too many times to count. The only thing I do differently is omit the corn. Most of the time because I'm in a hurry, I will just put the filling on top of the black bean burger with the roasted jalapeños and it's just as good. I'll usually bring the leftovers as lunches and have them bunless with extra jalapeños on top! Others have loved this recipe as well. Although I do also eat meat burgers, I still prefer this one exactly as is. Thank you for the recipe!
Allyson
I am so happy you like them so much! It is a staple around my kitchen too!
Kris
These look great! I’d love to make a big bath and freeze them. Do they freeze well?
Kris
Oh man. A bit BATCH! Not a big bath. Dang typos!
Allyson
Happens to the best of us 😉 They do freeze well!
GP
Really loved this recipe and will be making it again. Since I am not a big fan of cumin or curry powder, I did not use the full amount in the recipe. Even so it was still delicious and when my meat loving hubby approves of it, it is definitely a keeper.
Allyson
So happy to hear that!
Kristyn
Love the little heat from the jalapeno!! These are delicious & a great option from regular burgers.
Beth
You know, I'm usually a total carnivore, but I was intrigued by this recipe so I gave it a try. It's one of the best things I've ever eaten! I've already added it to my recipe rotation.
Sharina
This recipe is so luscious and mouthwatering! Used this on our burger night and guests loved it! Must-try!
Allyson
Yes!! So glad they loved it!
katerina @ diethood.com
Oh wow! This sounds fantaaastic!! I can't wait to try it!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
I am so excited to try this! It looks and sounds incredibly delicious!
Catalina
These burgers are so perfect for our movie night! They look so inviting!
Olivia
I was looking for a delicious vegetarian burger recipe and this did not disappoint! It turned out perfect and tasted incredible, thank you!
Sandra
Everyone at my house enjoyed this!! Such an amazing meal!!
Alicia
These burgers are easy to make and so worth it! The cream cheese filling is to die for!