Includes index

Veg head -- Salads for people who don't eat salads -- Soyboy and huevos locos forever -- Souper soups -- Make it grain -- Pisces season -- Meat me there -- Flavor agents

A collection of vegetable-forward recipes inspired by Choi's personal approach to healthier eating. Blending nutritious ingredients with bold flavors, the book emphasizes balance and sustainability rather than strict dieting. It includes both wholesome dishes and more indulgent options, along with suggestions for modifying recipes to suit different nutritional goals. Drawing from Choi's experiences in cooking and personal growth, the book offers a practical and flexible approach to building a realistic, flavorful lifestyle

"Built on a foundation of balance and compassion, [this book] is Roy Choi's magnum opus, reflecting his personal journey of cooking, living, and learning from mistakes. When Choi realized that falling victim to his greasy cravings was not sustainable, he began to eat more nutritious foods--but he did it his way, to build a more realistic lifestyle not based on extreme dieting or deprivation. This equates to vegetable-forward recipes, with plenty of pit stops of comfort along the way, and tons of flavors layered in every single bite. ... Since this book is about taking steps, not leaps, there's also plenty of inspiration for when you're craving something indulgent, like crispy mashed potatoes, but with 'Power Up' modifications to make it healthier when you're ready"--