When I think of a food that encompasses what food sovereignty can look like, there is one that stands out above all others: jackfruit. There are so many amazing aspects of jackfruit - its abundance in availability, nutritional benefits and versatility in uses - which make it an ideal crop to cultivate on the Plenitud PR educational farm and a favorite ingredient in the kitchen. Check out this recipe or jackfruit tacos!

Renowned Puerto Rican chef Giovanna Huyke shared her vegan recipe for traditional Puerto Rican sopón! We are definitely trying this recipe at home - will you?!

Meeting the Plenitud PR team has been a blessing in my life and so many others. Through the Healthy Eating course, not only did I learn how to prepare food and share it with my family and friends, I’ve been able to share the knowledge with my students as well. For me, being able to prepare food in a healthy way is so important and, at the same time, truly fun because I have learned to play with flavors and different spices that give a special touch to the food. The inspiration from this initiative and its programs for Children and Youth is what has allowed us to integrate the Healthy Thursday program into my English class.

A few weeks ago, Hurricane Fiona caused many losses here in Puerto Rico, and brought with it challenges and difficulties. In these challenging times, I feel like I am learning the virtue of having tolerance, from my friends the avocado trees. These avocado trees endured 85 mph winds for hours during Hurricane Fiona with no shelter. They flowed with the wind, releasing all the fruits that they had been caring for for 8 months on their branches, ever since their flowers became avocados.

Food is a universal experience - it is the one thing in this world that no matter what age you are or what experiences you have had, there is a relationship that exists between food and self. Food has a way to bring people together, and over the last year and a half I’ve had the beautiful opportunity to see how this can happen.

We thought we’d share some recipes for traditional Puerto Rican foods that you can share with your own families and friends, just as we’ll be doing here at the farm. Here are some classic favorite foods that you will find in homes all over Puerto Rico at Christmas time.

We love variety and creativity in the kitchen! If you are looking for new ways to get more veggies on your plates, you’ll love this Celery Root Vegetable Rice, which can be cooked and enjoyed in just 10 minutes.

These nourishing muffins are a Plenitud PR staff favorite for their robust flavor and nutrient-packed ingredients. Enjoyed at breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a post-meal dessert, they are the perfect treat to add a little brightness to your day!

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a beautiful plant rich in nutritional properties. Originating in India, it features long stems with purple flowers. It is related to the basil family of herbs, and is often referred to as “holy basil”, held sacred in the Hindu tradition. Drinking it as a tea produces a combined energizing and relaxing effect.

Recipe for Kitchari with Calabaza and Carrots, inspired by Yamuna Devi in “The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking.“

Cassava empanada is a recipe celebrated by all the people with whom we have shared them, the recipe was prepared by Mónica Tollinchi in collaboration with Plenitud PR

Chapati is a type of ‘roti’ or flatbread from India. In Plenitud PR we love chapati because it is very easy to make, and is an excellent companion for various types of vegetarian dishes. In this blog post, teammate Duncan Anderson shares his experience and the recipe.

Thinking about pasteles in Puerto Rico gives us a festive and cheerful feeling. It is because this traditional recipe has always represented family and community union, and celebration! Here we share a vegetarian version of this delicious recipe.