Mushroom tacos to avocado popsicles: Cookbook traces plant-based roots of Texas, Mexican cuisine

Mushroom Tacos to Avocado Popsicles: A Cookbook on Plant-Based Roots

A new book by chef Adán Medrano explores the plant-based roots of Texas and Mexican cuisine.

According to Medrano, the recipes in his book are native to the region, but not what he'd label as "Tex-Mex."

The recipes are native to the region, but not ones he’d label “Tex-Mex.”

Medrano's book, "The Texas Mexican Plant-Based Cookbook," shares stories and recipes that showcase the deep roots of plant-based diets in South Texas and northern Mexico.

The growth of plant-based diets has been increasing over the past two decades, driven by concerns over the environment, personal health, and the availability of meat alternatives.

Author summary: Chef Adán Medrano's cookbook explores plant-based Texas and Mexican cuisine.

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Texas Standard Texas Standard — 2025-11-04