Plant-Based Pupusas
21m
Rated V's Eunice Reyes is joined by popular Salvadoran comedian Jose Velasquez as they explore a very vegan-friendly restaurant near LA's MacArthur Park district. The park dates back to the late 19th century and is the title of a famous song! it's also been in countless movies from Charlie Chaplin films to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In this episode, Eunice and Jose check out Mama's Tamales, a restaurant well-known for its amazing selection of traditional Latin American dishes. And, they offer a VEGAN VERSION of every dish on the menu. So, Jose is not plant-based - yet - but is veg-curious because he wants to get healthy and fit. Eunice, our vegan guide, shows him the ropes and proves that any dish under the sun can be made meatless and dairy-free, which makes those dishes heart-healthy and cholesterol-free. Eunice makes her point by showing him the many plant-based versions of pupusas, and explaining how jackfruit can be a tasty substitute for a chicken. Check it out. This is a life-changing episode! No sacrifice. Just healthy deliciousness.