Page 28 - Celebrating 10 Years Veggie Van Recipe Book

RECIPES FROM OUR COMMUNITY/RECETAS DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD
connection. He finds joy in sharing his
easy-to-make recipe and hopes others
will give it a try. Dedicated to his mom,
“a soup-maker, not a cook,” the dish
reminds him of family warmth and
love. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a
taste of home and a celebration of how
simple food can bring people together.
Ingredients
•
1 ripe plantain (boiled or roasted)
•
A pinch of salt
•
Water (as needed)
•
Cornmeal
Arepa with Plantain
from José
José has been part of the Veggie Van
community for a couple of years,
and he loves how it’s helped him eat
more fresh fruits and vegetables. He’s
especially proud of creating a simple,
tasty recipe on his own, one that invites
others to add their own twist. For José,
cooking is a personal expression—
an opportunity to reflect who you
are through flavor and creativity.
But for him, cooking is also about
Directions
1. Mash the plantain and mix it with
the cornmeal and a pinch of salt.
2. Gradually add water until
you form a soft dough.
3. Shape into arepas and cook
them in a hot pan until golden
brown on both sides.
4. Serve warm and enjoy!
28 | VEGGIE VAN | 10TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK
28 | VEGGIE VAN | 10TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK