Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vegan Spinach Quesadillas, a scrumptious twist on a classic favorite. These quesadillas are loaded with nutrient-dense spinach, tender eggplant, and a creamy vegan cheese sauce, making them perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a quick snack. Not only are they gluten-free and dairy-free, but they also offer a customizable experience that allows you to mix in your favorite vegetables or spices. With a total preparation time of just 27 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal quickly and easily. Elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests with these tasty quesadillas that are sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
- Tortillas (gluten-free if needed)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Eggplant
- Fresh spinach
- Vegan cheese sauce (or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, chopping the eggplant into small cubes, and roughly chopping the spinach.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in oil for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the eggplant, garlic, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, red wine, and spices. Cook covered for 12-15 minutes until tender; add spinach for an additional 30-60 seconds until wilted.
- Assemble the quesadillas by spreading the filling and vegan cheese sauce between two tortillas.
- Cook each quesadilla in a greased skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cut into quarters and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg