Description
Vegan Spinach Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal option that combines fresh spinach, hearty eggplant, and creamy vegan cheese. These gluten-free quesadillas are not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making them perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. In just 27 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish that everyone will love. Serve them with salsa or guacamole for an extra touch of flavor, and enjoy a wholesome meal that’s easy to customize according to your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 gluten-free tortillas
- 1 medium-sized onion (diced)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 large eggplant (aubergine) chopped into small cubes
- 6 oz fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 4–5 tbsp red wine (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Ground chipotle chili powder (to taste)
- Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
- One batch of vegan cheese sauce (or vegan cheese of choice)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and fry for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add chopped eggplant, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, red wine, and all spices to the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 12-15 minutes. Stir frequently until the eggplant is thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds until wilted. Turn off the heat once done.
- In another pan lightly greased with cooking spray, place one tortilla. Spoon some of the eggplant filling onto half of the tortilla followed by vegan cheese sauce.
- Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip carefully using a spatula and cook the other side until nicely browned.
- Repeat steps for remaining tortillas. Cut each quesadilla into four pieces and enjoy hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg