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Cleodia Martinez

Cleodia Martinez

Cleodia Martinez is an entrepreneur and whole-food, plant-based nutritionist and the author of Ay Sus!: Whole Food Plant-Based Global Filipino Cuisine. She helps people around the world feel healthier and eat more plants by combining nutrition science with cooking and practical lifestyle skills to create lasting habit change. She is a first-generation Filipina-American currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit her website cleodiamartinez.com and follow her on Instagram for more information.

All Contributions from Cleodia Martinez (6)

  • A brown ceramic bowl of Tinola against in a dimly lit setting

    Tinola

    Tinola is a bright, gingery soup that has been a comfort food staple in the Philippines for centuries and is served over rice as a main meal. The soup is typically made with chicken, but in this vegan twist, Cleodia Martinez switches things up and uses tofu and umami-rich mushrooms, to delicious effect. Crunchy green […]
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  • Air-Fried Vegan Lumpia on a black plate with a bowl of dipping sauce

    Air-Fried Vegan Lumpia

    The crispy Filipino spring rolls known as lumpia are traditionally stuffed with minced meat and vegetables, but this vegan version from Cleodia Martinez features a succulent filling of mushrooms, mashed sweet potato, and quinoa for extra texture. The veg-forward stuffing is infused with simple but flavorful seasonings, and the delicate wrappers get delightfully crispy in […]
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  • Vegan Ube Ice Cream in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon

    Vegan Ube Ice Cream

    Ube, aka purple yams, are a popular ingredient in Filipino cuisine and make for an eye-catching treat that instantly brings a smile to your face. This frosty vegan ice cream blends the colorful spuds with maple syrup, vanilla, and plant-based milk to create a delicious earthy-sweet flavor that will leave you licking your fingers for […]
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  • Grilled Chinese Eggplant with Spiced Vinegar Sauce on a dark grey plate

    Grilled Chinese Eggplant with Spiced Vinegar Sauce

    This satisfying side dish will steal the show at your next cookout. When you’re shopping for ingredients, look for Chinese eggplants that have smooth, unblemished skin and feel heavy for their size: This means they’re perfectly ripe and ready to grill. Sizzle them over the flames (or on a grill pan) until you see delicious […]
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  • Filipino Cucumber Salad (Ensaladang Pipino) in a glass mason jar

    Filipino Cucumber Salad (Ensaladang Pipino)

    Commonly paired with grilled foods, ensaladang pipino is a Filipino cucumber salad that brightens the flavor of whatever it’s served alongside. Cucumber, carrot, radish, and red onion soak in a tangy pickling liquid that’s enhanced with garlic and black pepper to deliver drool-worthy results. All you have to do is stick everything in a Mason […]
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  • Vegan Sisig in lettuce cups on a dark green wooden background

    Vegan Sisig

    Traditionally, sisig is a pork-heavy Filipino dish featuring spicy, sour, and citrusy flavors that blend together into a mouthwatering aroma. In this vegan version, minced tofu and mushrooms take the place of meat and the spice levels are lowered quite a bit (although you’re welcome to add more heat if you like). Colorful bell peppers […]
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