Made with hearty sprouted black beans for enhanced nutrition and easier digestibility, these Jalapeño Cheddar Black Bean Burgers are packed with protein, fibre, and flavour. Fresh jalapeño adds a mild kick while the sharp cheese melts and creates the perfect crispy crust. Once the black beans are cooked (we like to do it the day before!) these make a super quick and nourishing meal.
If you pair these with our Sprouted Wheat Burger Buns, the combo has over 19g protein, 13g fibre (that’s 47% of your daily value) and is an excellent source of iron. Whether you’re looking to try a new plant-based meal, up your fibre intake, or simply have a delicious BBQ, these black bean burgers are sure to be a hit.
ingredient tips & substitutions
Sprouted Black Beans: can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Not a fan of black beans? Why not try with sprouted chickpeas!
Bread Crumbs: Any kind will do, can be gluten-free if needed.
Jalapeño: Optional, but adds a lot of flavour. Don’t be afraid of spice, if you remove the seeds it will be mild.
Cheese: Can use a vegan substitute if needed.
Eggs: We haven’t tried this with an egg substitute, let us know if you give it a try!
Cook black beans according to package directions. Rinse and set aside to strain completely (to get rid of excess moisture).
Finely chop the onion, garlic and jalapeño. For mild burgers, remove all the jalapeno seeds; the more seeds you add, the spicier they will be.
In a frying pan with about a tsp of oil, soften the onion, garlic and jalapeño on low-medium heat. Once soft, pat dry with paper towel to remove moisture.
In a large bowl, roughly mash the sprouted black beans with a fork or potato masher.
Add the jalapeño mixture, along with the other ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. Start with a ½ cup of bread crumbs and add more if needed, the mixture will be a little sticky but should hold together easily.
Take about ½ cup of the mixture and form it into a tightly packed patty with your hands (about ½ inch thick).
Add a splash of oil to a frying pan and cook covered on low-medium heat, until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes each side.
