Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Culture and Community [A Cookbook] -- Edgar Castrej, Hardcover

The definitive plant-based Mexican cookbook for a new generation, featuring 100 recipes transforming traditional dishes into vegan celebrations of family and home

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Boston Globe and Glamour - "The stories will feed your soul and the recipes will channel your love for Mexican food in a wholesome plant-based way."--Nisha Vora, creator of Rainbow Plant Life and author of The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook

Edgar Castrejón went vegan as a college student when he realized that following a plant-based diet made him feel better, but he worried he would no longer fit in back at the table with his family. As a proud first-generation Mexican American growing up in Oakland, Edgar had spent countless hours with his mom, aunts, and grandmother in the kitchen, where family recipes were passed down through "las manos mágicas." So Edgar began creating healthier, meatless variations on the dishes he grew up cooking and eating.

Provecho features one hundred of Edgar's ingenious vegan recipes that honor the traditional, often meat-heavy classics of Mexican and Latin American culture while cooking with compassion. Many take thirty minutes or less, rely on readily accessible ingredients, and feature Salvadoran and Colombian influences. And they're all organized by how meals are approached in Edgar's family:

- La Mesa Llena ("The Full Table"): Mushroom Sancocho; No-Bake Enchiladas Verde with Jackfruit; Lentil-Cauliflower Empanadas
- La Mesita ("The Small Table"): Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos; Quesadillas de Brócoli y Tofu; Vegan Queso Fundido
- La Mañana Después de la Cruda ("The Morning After"): Burritos de Desayuno; "Huevos" Rancheros; Papas con Chorizo Vegano
- Antojitos ("Little Cravings"): Vegan Chipotle Crema; Mi Tia Evelia's Ceviche de Coliflor; Ensalada de Nopales
- Bebidas ("Drinks"): Oat Milk Horchata; Jugo de Espinaca y Piña; Margarita Fuerte
- Postrecitos ("Little Desserts"): Almond Milk Rice Pudding with Cashew Cream; Gelatina de Mango Coco; Apple Empanadas

With Provecho, Edgar invites you to discover a whole new way to enjoy the flavors he has loved his entire life--and still wakes up craving every day.

Author: Edgar Castrejón
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.46lbs
Size: 10.23h x 8.33w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9781984859112

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 103

About the Author
Edgar Castrejon is a chef, recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer based in the Bay Area. The son of parents who moved from Mexico in 1989, Edgar grew up in a diverse neighborhood in Oakland and discovered early on that he had las manos magicas. The first in his family to attend college, Edgar studied plant science and nutrition. While in school he launched his Instagram account, where these days his many followers tune in for his creative, nourishing, plant-based recipes and beautiful food photography. Edgar has worked with brands including KitchenAid, Saje Natural Wellness, and Vitamix, and was named a Fab Five Influencer and Plant Revolutionist at Natural Products Expo West.