Pinakbet Without Meat
Make Pinakbet without meat or seafood under 20 minutes - a healthy and easy to cook Filipino vegan vegetarian dish!
Servings:
Calories: 562kcal
Ingredients
Aromatics:
- 1 small red shallot chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Vegetables:
- 1½ cups kalabasa about 7 ounces, chopped into medium-sized cubes
- 1 cup string beans about 3½ ounces, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup ampalaya bitter melon, about 3½ ounces, deseeded and sliced
- 1 long eggplant cut into 4 parts
- 4-5 okra sliced in half (or into three pieces if long)
- 2 tomatoes quartered (optional)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil.
- Add the chopped red shallot and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute or until the shallot is translucent.
Cook the Kalabasa:
- Add the chopped kalabasa to the pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the kalabasa is tender yet crisp.
Add the Vegetables:
- Add the string beans, ampalaya (bitter melon), and eggplant. Cover with the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are semi-tender.
- Add the sliced okra, cover, and continue cooking for about 1 minute.
Finish with Sauce and Seasoning:
- Pour in the coconut cream and add the quartered tomatoes (if using), soy sauce, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the okra is fully cooked.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
- Serve hot with rice.
Notes
**I measured this recipe in weight because it's easier to measure especially for a recipe like this.
Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 37gSodium: 2857mgPotassium: 1961mgFiber: 17gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 3198IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 6mg
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