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. You can find a “how-to-make quesadillas video” in the text.
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.
A simple quick meal or filling snack
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!
Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas (easy recipe)
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
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 video in the text above):
- 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 a 1/2-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.
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HAD to post a positive review after its turnout. This quesadilla is the bomb! My mom and sister (both meat eaters) devoured it and was asking for seconds. Direct quote was “this is one of the best recipes you’ve made yet “ out of like a bajillion (or feels like it) recipes to compare it to! Made your guacamole as an addition and the whole thing is perfection!
So glad you love this simple recipe for vegan quesadillas so much! Thank you for your amazing feedback! Lots of love, Bianca <3
One of my favorite meals! I made this for my non-vegan parents and they loved it! We used white sweet potatoes because they aren’t quite as sweet.
Thanks for the awesome recipe!
The best quesadillas ever!!!! Yummi! 😛
So glad you enjoyed them! Thank you 🙂
Made this recipe tonight and it was so tasty we also made fresh guacamole to go with some chips on the side. I have leftover filling that I will use tomorrow night. We decided To go vegan/plant based after watching “The Game Changers” documentary on Netflix. This is our first vegan dinner and we were so pleased. Thanks for sharing, I know this is a new favorite for dinner and work lunches.
Hi Holly, that sounds like a great party quesadillas dinner! 😀 So glad that you enjoyed them but next time I’d love to join your Netflix evening! 😀 Thank you so much for your feedback! Lots of love, Bianca <3
This was super easy to make, and left me feeling full and satisfied! I will definitely be making it again.
So glad you liked it! Thank you so much! 🙂
Delicious and well balanced. I went heavy on the spices because it makes it better, in my opinion. I also added garlic powder.
So glad that you liked these Quesadillas! Thank you! 🙂
We tried this delicious treat the other evening and were absolutely amazed at how amazing this turned out. We loved it. Super quick and easy. The sweet potato wasn’t overpowering at all. We’ll definitely be making this again and soon. Thanks again for sharing your gift at making food delicious, nutritious and fun.
I totally love these vegan quesadillas and it’s such a versatile recipe since you can fill them with anything you like, plus they’re healthy when adding veggies! 😀 So glad that you liked them too 🙂 Thank you!
Just love this recipe. Have made several times for my daughter who with work and family commitments does look after herself pry. Plan to make a batch using gluten free tortillas to take to my grandson’s first birthday party.
Thank you so much.
So glad that you liked it 🙂 Thank you! Hope the guests will love it too! Happy celebrations <3
What kind of vegan cheese is recommended? I’ve tried some in the past that are not tasty.
I’m based in Germany so I have no idea, which brands are available where you live and how they taste. What about making cashew ricotta or vegan mozzarella or vegan cheese sauce instead?
These are by far the BEST quesadillas I’ve ever had! Super juicy and healthy! Very easy to make as well and leaves a lot of left overs 🙂
So happy that you liked this recipe ? It’s one of my favs too! Thank you! <3
I made these tortillas more than 10 times, and I just came here to let you know they are absolutely amazing, so easy to make and soo tasteful 🙂 It’s a regular in our house 🙂
Thank you for all your incredible recipes!
So glad to hear that! Thank you ?
Such a tasty recipe! ? Great for work lunchboxes! ?
So glad that you liked it! ?
Thank you!
I tried this recipe and it was super easy but it also looked fantastic… the flavours are spot on and I can’t wait to try this with other fillings. 10/10
So glad that you liked it!
Thank you ?
Perfect as usual. I’ve made this twice and it’s just so easy and good!!
So glad that you liked it.
Thank you 🙂
Made these the other night and absolutely LOVE them – plus they’re so satisfying to cook! ? definitely will make again!!!
Thank you so much, Melissa!
So happy that you like it! ?
Lots of love,
Bianca ❤️
I can’t wait to try this, it looks amazing! Quick question: which dairy free cheese did you use?😆😋
I’m based in Germany so I’m not sure which products are available in your country 🙂 Hope you can find a good brand!
Just made these quesadillas and they are so tasty! Thank you for this recipe, I love the sweet potato in it and it’s so flavoursome!
Hi Natasha,
Thank you so much!?
So happy that you liked this recipe.
Lots of love,
Bianca ❤️
Where’s the recipe for the spinach quesadilla? It keeps taking me to this one but I wanted the other recipe ?
Hi Britt,
To make spinach quesadillas, I used the spinach cream filling from my wraps recipe. It’s this one:
https://biancazapatka.com/en/2018/07/19/spinach-wraps-cashew-cheese-vegan/
Also, I added grated vegan cheese.
Lots of love,
Bianca ❤️
Your quesadillas look absolutely amazing! Love the idea of adding sweet potato. So, so yummy, Bianca.
Lots of love,
Ela ❤️
Hi Ela,
So glad that you like my quesadillas! ?
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Lots of love,
Bianca ❤️
My attempt was pretty average as I’m an average cook…but it was still a delicious, guilt free snack and I’m looking forward to trying more of your creations and making less mistakes on my renditions ?
Hi Ryan,
Thank you! ?
So glad that you wanna try more recipes.
Lots of love,
Bianca ❤️