Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas (Easy Recipe + Video) (2024)

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These easy Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas loaded with blacks bean, corn and dairy-free cheese make the perfect quick meal or snack. They’re gluten-free, healthy, flavorful, cheesy and very simple to make + “how-to-make quesadillas video“.

The Best Vegan Quesadillas Recipe

Since I created my Vegan Burrito Samosas recipe, I‘m absolutely crazy about simple Mexican meals which are packed with flavorful spices and healthy veggies. Not only do they fill you up and taste delicious but they’re also super easy and quick to make. When I‘m not in the mood to fold samosas or I don’t have much time, then I prefer making these easy Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas which are ready in less than 20 minutes!

Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas with a healthy filling

The great thing about this recipe is that you can vary the fillings as you like. You can make them with vegan cheese only or add your favorite veggies. I like them best with a sweet potato, black bean and corn mix which is super quick to make. Also, I like to add fresh herbs and greens, such as spinach, for extra vitamins. This filling is definitely my favorite combination for vegan quesadillas. It’s packed with healthy ingredients, contains plant-based protein from beans and it’s really so delicious you will likely want to use it for all sorts of other things. Topped with guacamole and vegan cheese these Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas are totally divine.

How To Make Quesadillas – Step-by-Step Instructions

They are best eaten right away! So, if you prepare the filling in advance, you can make some nice crispy Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas in less than only 5 minutes at all times. Simply throw your tortillas in a pan, add the filling, fold up, flip and enjoy!
If you have a grill or quesadillas maker, you could also use these to make them. I‘m sure it will taste just as delicious.

So I really think you are going to love these Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas! They are:

Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Plant-based
Healthy
Cheesy
Crispy
Flavorful
Super delicious
Easy to make

Perfect for lunch, dinner or breakfast

I think this is a perfect lunch or dinner meal but to me it also fits pretty well as a savoury breakfast food. What do you prefer? Breakfast, lunch or dinner? I think it fits well for any occasion. Also, as a snack for a party or for a cozy evening with friends.

Serve with different Dips

These Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas taste delicious on their own, but they‘re even better when served with Dips, such as Guacamole, creamy Cashew Dip and Hummus. There are many people who like adding avocado as filling. Honestly, I don’t like baked avocado so much but feel free to add it also as filling. I like a simple creamy green guacamole with flavorful garlic and a splash of squeezed lime + sea salt and black pepper best!

Recipe Video

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The Best Sweet Potato Quesadillas (Vegan & Easy)

Author: Bianca Zapatka

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 Pieces

Calories 252.5 kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 sweet potato (about 9 oz) grated
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili (optional)
½ tsp cumin (optional)
1 handful of baby spinach
1 cup black beans cooked or canned
½ cup corn cooked or canned
2-3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
salt, pepper to taste

For the Quesadillas:

6 (gluten-free) tortillas* about 7.5-inch
1 cup vegan cheese grated
3 tsp oil

Instructions

*Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step pictures above!

Sweet Potato Filling:

Heat the oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the grated sweet potato and roast for 30 seconds. Then add the spices and stir to combine.
Once the pan is sizzling, add a little bit of water, then cover the pan and reduce heat to low to avoid burning the contents. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add baby spinach, stir to combine and cook for about further 2 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender and cooked through.
Stir in beans, corn, and parsley and cook for 1 minute longer, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Quesadillas (see step-by-step photos):

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and brush with a little bit of oil.
Spread about 3 tbsp of the filling evenly over half of 1 tortilla, leaving an ½-inch border. Cover filling with grated cheese and fold over the empty side of the tortilla, pressing down carefully by using a spatula, so that it sticks a little. (You can place 2 folded tortillas at a time in the pan).
Cook for about 2-3 minutes, flip and cook from the other side until golden and crispy.
Repeat with remaining filling and as many tortillas as needed (about 4-6, depending on the exact size).
Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board. Slice each quesadilla into three even wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Serve immediately, with guacamole or other dips of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.
Leftover quesadillas can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply reheat in the microwave or in the oven before serving.

Nutritions

Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas (Easy Recipe + Video) (2024)

FAQs

How do you make quesadillas that don't fall apart? ›

How do you make quesadillas stick together? Adding cheese below and on top of the filling gives the top and bottom tortillas something to stick to as the cheese melts. Distribute some cheese over half of the tortilla. Layer on some filling, then top with a bit more cheese.

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What makes a quesadilla? ›

What makes a quesadilla a quesadilla is the use of a tortilla and cheese. The tortilla is traditionally made of corn, although some modern variations use flour tortillas. The cheese is usually melted inside the tortilla, and additional fillings such as meat, vegetables, or beans can be added.

How do you get tortillas to stick together for quesadillas? ›

I added the cheese in the middle to help seal the tortilla together. Continue to fold the tortilla until you have a small quesadilla-sized triangle and all of the fillings are inside. Once you have the tortilla all folded up, place it in a hot pan, griddle or panini press.

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How do you seal the edges of quesadillas? ›

Once it's hot, lay in a tortilla and sprinkle with two tablespoons of the cheese mix, making sure you leave a decent border all around the edge. When the cheese begins to melt, add a few slices of chilli and a pinch of epazote (or oregano), and fold over the tortilla, pressing it down to help seal it.

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What is the best cheese for quesadillas? ›

Sometimes the best cheese for quesadillas is whatever you have in the fridge when the craving strikes. Cheddar and Monterey Jack are standards of American-style quesadillas. But if you are planning ahead, consider that freshly grated cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack makes the meltiest quesadillas.

Should I cook quesadillas in oil or butter? ›

I opt for butter over oil whenever possible, but this is one case where oil is better: Butter contains water, which means that your quesadillas will turn out damp and floppy. Oil is pure fat, so it browns tortillas impeccably, resulting in pleasantly crispy spots on the outside of your quesadilla.

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How do you make tortillas not fall apart? ›

Steam corn tortillas in the microwave so they stay pliable and don't split under the weight of taco fillings. Wrap a stack of tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent).

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What is the hack for quesadillas? ›

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the tortilla halfway through on one side. Add your fillings to each quadrant of the circle. Starting from one of your cut corners, fold each corner in so each filling has its own little pocket. Press it in a panini pan or cook it on a heated skillet on both sides.

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Are quesadillas better with corn or flour tortillas? ›

Corn tortillas go well with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. They are also perfect for use in tostadas, sopes, and quesadillas. Flour tortillas are often used in burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. They are also great for making quesadillas, sweet dishes like dessert tacos, and breakfast burritos.