Vegetarian Pinakbet
Experience the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine with this Vegetarian Pinakbet, a plant-based twist on the beloved classic dish. This hearty medley of vegetables—featuring eggplant, bitter melon, squash, okra, and long green beans—is simmered in a savory broth infused with soy sauce, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this recipe highlights traditional ingredients in a wholesome, vegetarian-friendly way. Perfectly served over steamed rice, it’s a comforting, one-pot meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare in just under an hour. Whether you’re embracing a vegetarian lifestyle or simply exploring global flavors, this nutritious and delicious Vegetable Pinakbet is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium bitter melon (ampalaya), sliced
- 200 grams squash (kabocha), cubed
- 150 grams long green beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 10 pieces okra, trimmed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
Add the chopped tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, around 5 minutes.
Add the eggplant, bitter melon, squash, green beans, and okra to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the water and vegetable broth, then add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce if needed.
Serve hot with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 939 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
