Description
Vegan Spinach Quesadillas are a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any meal or snack. Bursting with sautéed eggplant, fresh spinach, and a creamy vegan cheese sauce, these quesadillas are not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free. In just a short time, you can create this nutritious option that caters to various dietary needs. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or parties, they’re quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 gluten-free tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large eggplant, chopped
- 6 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Vegan cheese sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Assorted spices (onion powder, paprika, cumin, oregano)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add chopped eggplant and garlic along with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, red wine (or broth), and spices; cook covered for 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Prepare the vegan cheese sauce while the filling cooks.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering the filling and cheese between two tortillas.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg