Vegan Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe (2024)

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This vegan stuffed jalapeños recipe is the perfect appetizer for even the biggest meat eaters! Mixed with a creamy queso, then baked, makes a filling to die for!

We love this vegan appetizer because it's a huge crowd pleaser. The flavor is unreal and will keep your guests coming back for more!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Field Roast. The opinions and text are all mine.

This post was originally published on June 11, 2018.

If you love spice, then this recipe is for you! I love the simplicity of it, and how you can prep the vegan queso ahead, or even use a store bought brand for a super easy option!

How to Make Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

These vegan stuffed jalapeños take their popper counterparts up like 5 notches. Not only in spice, but the flavor of the mixed ingredients is unreal.

Ingredients

  • Jalapeños
  • Vegan sausages
  • Vegan Queso Blanco
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Lemon juice
  • Seasonings
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I love using the Field Roast brand sausages for these because they use simple ingredients and even have some vegetables in them! The vegetables are mixed with spices, seasonings and vital wheat gluten (so these are not gluten free).

The texture and flavor are amazing. I have many many non vegan friends that think these sausages are delicious!

Field Roast sausages come in 3 varieties: Italian, Smoked Apple Sage and Mexican Chipotle. They also have Frankfurters and Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage that we have used as well. For this recipe, I stuffed my jalapeños with the Mexican Chipotle flavor.

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Step by Step Instructions

All I needed to do for the flavor bomb combo in this amazing appetizer is combine the two main ingredients. It went a little something like this:

  1. Make the breadcrumb mixture.
  2. Mix chopped sausage and queso.
  3. Fill the jalapeños.
  4. Top with breadcrumbs and bake.
  5. Drizzle with more queso and serve!
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Serving Suggestions

If you need a party menu with minimal prep to go along with these vegan stuffed jalapeños for that perfect fiesta, I have a plan that is simple and easy to execute! No need to even label anything here as vegan, because I'm pretty sure no one will know or ask or care once they are stuffing their faces.

  • Vegan Queso Blanco - serve the extra as a dip with chips.
  • Field Roast Sausages - grill more flavors and serve with toothpicks or in hot dog buns with all the fixings!
  • Simple ranch green salad - toss some sliced or chopped lettuce with this incredible Vegan Ranch Dressing.
  • Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas - because every party needs an adult beverage with a kick!
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Prep Ahead Tips

Not good at planning and need your hand held? I'm here for you there too:

  • The day before:Make the queso and the ranch. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
  • The morning of: Wash, cut, and deseed the jalapeños. Stuff them but don't grill or bake, keep in the fridge until ready. Prepare the fixings for the grilled sausages. Make margaritas (wait to add the ice), store in fridge.
  • Party time: Grill sausages. Grill or bake jalapeños. Toss salad. Have ice ready for margaritas. Devour it all!!

More Tips and Tricks

  • If you are baking the peppers you can slice a little from the bottom of each half to create a flat edge so they don't roll over on the baking sheet.
  • For grilling, place the peppers in between each grill grate rung to keep them from rolling.
  • Need gluten-free stuffed jalapeños? Swap out the sausage forChickpea Sausage Crumbles.
  • The juices of the jalapeños can irritate your skin and is definitely dangerous for your eyes. Wear gloves when handling the peppers to avoid getting it on your hands.
  • Reheat leftover (if there are any!) stuffed jalapeños in an air fryer or oven at 350° until heated through.

Common Questions

How do you make stuffed jalapeños?

Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds and membranes, fill and cook! See the recipe for more details.

What ingredients do you need to make vegan jalapeños?

You need jalapeño peppers, vegan cheese or cheese sauce, vegan sausage, and breadcrumbs.

How long do uncooked stuffed jalapeños last in the fridge?

You can stuff and refrigerate these up to 3 days in advance.

How do you cook jalapeños?

Grilling them is a great way to get a smoky flavor and perfect char. It's also easy to bake them, or even air fry!

More Vegan Party Food

Keep your party guests happy with all of these fabulous plant based recipes:

  • Vegan Nachos
  • Loaded Vegan Quesadilla
  • Sweet Potato Skins
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Sausage Balls
  • Baked Vegan Corn Dogs
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
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Vegan Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe

Sophia DeSantis

This vegan stuffed jalapeños recipe is the perfect appetizer for even the biggest meat eaters! Mixed with a creamy queso, then baked, makes a filling to die for!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 16

Calories 48 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 jalapenos
  • 2 vegan sausages (I use Field Roast, Mexican Chipotle flavor)
  • ½ cup Vegan Queso Blanco , or use store bought queso (see note)
  • Smoky Lemon Breadcrumbs (see recipe below)

Smoky Lemon Breadcrumbs:

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Instructions

  • Slice jalapenos in half length wise, to make 16 halves, and take out the seeds. If you are not placing them on a grill with a grate and baking (or grilling) on a flat surface, you may want to slice a small flat edge on the bottom so they don’t roll sideways. On the grill, they may not need this because they will fit in-between the rungs.

  • Chop sausages into small pieces, place in a small bowl.

  • Mix all breadcrumb ingredients in a bowl except the lemon juice, until combined. Add lemon juice and mix well to break up clumps.

  • Put ½ cup queso blanco into the bowl with the chopped sausage. Mix well.

  • Spoon about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons sausage mixture into the cut jalapenos.

  • Top with about 1 ½ teaspoons breadcrumbs.

  • Grill or bake. If grilling make sure to spray oil on any surfaces that are not nonstick in case of sticking. If on a grill, they should be ready in about 8-10 minutes but check and remove when the jalapenos are browning. The sausage is precooked. If baking, place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 425 F (220 C) for about 10-15 minutes, but check at the 10 minute mark for brownness. You can also broil for the last minute to get the tops nice and crisp.

  • Serve with more queso blanco drizzle on top! Be careful, they have a kick!

Notes

  • If you are gluten free and still want to give this a try use my recipes for Chickpea Sausage Crumbles to replace the sausage.
  • Use gloves when cutting and deseeding the jalapenos to avoid the spice being on your hands and transferring to other things you touch.
  • Use what you need from the queso blanco recipe then serve the rest as a dip or keep for another time. It freezes well, simply defrost slowly on the countertop when needed, then reheat in the microwave or on the stove whisking well.
  • Read the post above for party ideas with this recipe.
  • Recipe time includes making the queso.
  • Nutrition info includes ½ cup of the queso and uses the nutrition for the Field Roast brand sausages.

Tips to prep ahead:

  • Make queso blanco dip and keep in refrigerator until ready to use. Make breadcrumbs.

Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 8.4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0mg

Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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FAQs

Are jalapeños vegan? ›

Jalapeno Pepper is vegan. A vegan dietitian reviewed this note on jalapeno pepper for Fig. Check if other ingredients are vegan with the free Fig app!

How do you make stuffed jalapeños not spicy? ›

If you are NOT A HEAT-FREAK, you can tone down the jalapenos by soaking them in milk for about 15 minutes before stuffing, but this makes them real, real mild. If you don't mind a little warmth, just follow the rest of the recipe without soaking.

What is another name for stuffed jalapeños? ›

Jalapeño poppers, or jalapeño bites, are jalapeño peppers that have been hollowed out, stuffed with a mixture of cheese, spices, and sometimes ground meat, and breaded and deep-fried.

Why is Dr Pepper not vegan? ›

Yes, Dr Pepper is a vegan-friendly drink. Whilst it's made from a combination of natural and artificial ingredients, it doesn't contain any animal products or byproducts in its manufacturing process.

What is a super vegan? ›

Super vegans are committed to a plant based diet and look for products certified by The Vegan Society, Cruelty Free International and other reputable organisations. There are multiple benefits of veganism but most people are attracted to the impact it has on farmed animals and fish.

Why do my stuffed peppers taste bland? ›

The problem stems from the common practice of boiling the peppers to start. The goal is to tenderize them before they're stuffed and baked, but generally the poor fellas are over-boiled, which results in their tendency to fall apart and, as noted, be flavorless.

Why are jalapeños no longer hot? ›

A pepper plant that is stressed, having the soil get dry between infrequent waterings, appears to have an impact on the the hotness of the pepper.

What does soaking jalapeños in water do? ›

Soak peppers in a bowl of water for 30-60 minutes. This helps reduce some of the oil from the peppers which is what gives them their heat. Tip: Use latex gloves when handling raw jalapenos, especially the seeds.

What to serve with stuffed jalapeños? ›

They pair perfectly with other classic appetizers like nachos, chicken wings, or any kind of dip. Homemade jalapeño poppers are also a great warm-up for tailgate-style entrees, such as hot dogs or hamburgers. As far as sauces go, you'll love dipping these jalapeño poppers in garlic aioli, ranch, or even queso.

What are jalapeños called when they turn red? ›

The jalapeño is variously named huachinango, for the ripe red jalapeño, and chile gordo (meaning "fat chili pepper") also known as cuaresmeño.

What variety of jalapeño is best for stuffing? ›

Jalapeño Gigante produces jumbo delicious peppers that are perfect for salsa or stuffing as poppers.

Should I boil peppers before stuffing them? ›

I definitely suggest par-cooking the bell peppers first, just a little bit before stuffing them. Not only does this help to soften the bell peppers, but it also cuts down on your cook time. As the bell peppers are cooking you can make the filling, shaving off about 20 minutes from your total cook time.

Does soaking jalapenos make them less spicy? ›

Soaking jalapeños in water can help reduce their spiciness or heat level. Jalapeños contain a compound called capsaicin, which is responsible for their spicy taste. Capsaicin is soluble in water, so soaking the peppers in water can help leach out some of the capsaicin, making them milder.

How many jalapeno peppers does it take to make a pound? ›

Approx 12 – 15 jalapenos peppers per pound. Our jalapenos are approximately 4-5 inches long and great for stuffing and grilling or chopping into salsas and sauces.

Do vegans eat peppers? ›

Vegetables: fresh or frozen, nutrient packed vegetables are the base of the vegan diet food pyramid. Leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, squash, bell peppers, cucumbers…the more, the merrier! Whole grains: many whole grains are a vital source of protein and fiber.

Do jalapenos have dairy? ›

Jalapeno Pepper is dairy free. Jalapeno Pepper does not contain milk and should be safe for those with a milk allergy. Fig's dietitian team reviewed this note on jalapeno pepper.

Can vegans eat spicy? ›

Most hot sauces on the market are vegan. This is because they're usually made with just a few key ingredients like chilies (of course), as well as other herbs and spices, sugar, salt, vinegar, and garlic.

What jalapeno chips are vegan? ›

Kettle Brand Potato Chips

Backyard Barbecue, Jalapeño, Maple Bacon, Pepperoncini, Red Curry, Roasted Garlic, Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, Spicy Thai, Sriracha, and Unsalted varieties are all vegan-friendly so consume wisely.

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