Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vegan Spinach Quesadillas, a perfect dish for any time of day. These quesadillas are filled with savory eggplant, fresh spinach, and a creamy vegan cheese sauce, making them an irresistible option for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Ready in just 27 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients that the whole family will enjoy. Serve them at gatherings or whip them up for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 gluten-free tortillas
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large eggplant (chopped)
- 6 oz fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- Vegan cheese sauce (or store-bought vegan cheese)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools: knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, spatula.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add chopped eggplant, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, red wine, and spices to the skillet. Cook covered for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for another minute until wilted.
- Prepare vegan cheese sauce if making homemade.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering filling and cheese between tortillas in a greased skillet.
- Cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg