Between Latin America’s love for mariscos, asados, and rostizados, it’s not easy being vegetarian in a Latino or Latin American household. Some relatives downright judge you for your decision to ban meat from your diet. Others believe it’s as easy as removing chicken from the stock it’s been simmered in.
Today, on World Vegetarian Day – which goes back to 1977 – we’re celebrating all the Latinos who have had to eat merely sides at family gatherings or have tried to find meatless versions of their favorite foods. Here are 11 tweets you’ll strongly feel if you’re Latino and vegetarian.