Plant-Based Taco Tuesday

Plant-based meals are all of the craze and everyone is getting on board! Do you think this means tofu, seitan, and meat substitutes? Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Klassman, will tell you to think again. The goal of a plant-based diet is to simply and easily increase the amount of plant-based foods in your everyday diet. Doing so can help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and can even help with weight loss. Learn how to make approachable plant-based diet changes into everyone's favorite weeknight meal in this educational demonstration class.

Menu:

• Romaine Salad with Radishes, Pickled Onions and Avocado-Cilantro Dressing
• Al Pastor-Style Mushroom Tacos
• Smoky Chipotle Black Beans
• Pineapple-Mint Paletas (Fruity Mexican Ice Pops)

Skills covered in class:

• How to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet
• Understanding the health benefits of eating more plant-based meals
• Environmental benefits of eating more vegetables and less meat
• Pickling vegetables
• Preparing nondairy based dressings
• Selecting and cooking mushrooms
• How to use spices to increase flavors and limit fat
• Preparing fruit purees