Roasted Yam & Spinach Vegan Quesadillas
Hot, cheesy & flavorful pockets of vegan scrumptiousness! A seasonal take on the classic Mexican style quesadilla - indulging in traditional flavors of cumin, chilis & lime.
Roasted Yam & Spinach Vegan Quesadillas Recipe
Prep time:
20 Minutes
Cook time: 50 Minutes
Servings:
4 quesadillas
Gluten Free
Vegan
Ingredients
For the Quesadilla:
- 8 Que Pasa Corn Tortillas
- 1 large yam, cubed
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup mild vegan cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
FOR THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI:
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- 3 adobo peppers in sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Juice from half a lime
Instructions
For the Quesadilla:
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
- In a bowl, toss yam chunks in 2 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet and transfer to oven to roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork.
- Meanwhile, julienne the onion and bell pepper. In a pan over medium heat, sauté 2 tablespoons olive oil, pepper and onion. Stir every few minutes to avoid burning and allow to caramelize (about 15-20 minutes). Once this is done, remove from heat and set aside.
- To steam the spinach, fill a pot with water, fit with steaming insert and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add spinach and crushed garlic and steam until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Add all aioli ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. If necessary add more salt to taste.
- To assemble the quesadillas, top one corn tortilla with spinach, peppers & onions, cheese & roasted yam. Press a second tortilla on top. In a skillet over medium heat, add remaining olive oil. Place one quesadilla at a time in the skillet, checking frequently to ensure it doesn’t burn. Flip carefully to the other side. Cook until each side is gold & crispy, the filling is heated and the cheese is melted.
- Serve with chipotle aioli, lime and cilantro.
About The Author
Que Pasa
Que Pasa was created out of love for making and sharing real food. Each product is made in the same way it’s been made in Mexico for generation, with just a few, simple ingredients. Que Pasa products are always organic, non-GMO, gluten free and vegan, so dig in and enjoy.
