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Hi! We're Akiko and Peter. Welcome to Plant-Based Matters! We create unique and tasty vegan recipes with minimal aesthetics. From Japanese and everything else in between.

Eat Different, Eat Vegan!

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  • Vegan Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • Vegan Garlic Sesame Wakame

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Post-rehearsal refueling! Stopped by this local sp Post-rehearsal refueling! Stopped by this local spot for a late lunch and loved every bit of it, great vibes, friendly people, and incredible food with plenty of delicious vegan options. 

Definitely a must-try.
I Was working last Sunday and couldn’t get a burge I Was working last Sunday and couldn’t get a burger out of my head...so I made this Chickpea Quinoa Patty topped with Curry Mayo.

​ Keep watching my mini-vlog to see how it came together. 

Thanks for dropping in!
Sugar-Free Banana Bread By @plantbased_matters ​I Sugar-Free Banana Bread
By @plantbased_matters

​I made this banana bread for my family when they visited us from Japan last month, and they really enjoyed it!

​I think the reason they loved it so much is that it has no added sugar—just the natural sweetness from the bananas.

​Check out the vlog reel for more!

​Enjoy!
Shoyu Ramen By @plantbased_matters Similar reci Shoyu Ramen 

By @plantbased_matters 
Similar recipes at plantbasedmatters.net 

Recreating the Shoyu Ramen Peter and I had when family visited! Watch the Reel to see see how it comes together!

Thanks for stopping by.
Akiko and I are changing things up a bit! Moving f Akiko and I are changing things up a bit! Moving forward, our main feed videos will feature a silent vlog style.

​As a quick reminder, our restaurant highlights and personal content will live almost exclusively in the Reels tab to keep the main grid for Akiko's cooking and recipes!

Enjoy!
Back at @cucinaalfrescoplantation for a wonderful Back at @cucinaalfrescoplantation for a wonderful dinner night! 

Check out the reel for our full thoughts and favorite bites of the evening.
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  • Vegan Kinpira Carrot
  • Vegan Peanut Sesame Noodles
  • Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
  • Vegan Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • Vegan Garlic Sesame Wakame

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