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    10 Easy to Make Filipino Dishes with Vegetables

    Published: Feb 28, 2022 by Jocelyn | JOZmahal· This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · 1 Comment

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    Filipino dishes with vegetables.

    I have put together 10 easy-to-make Filipino recipes you can cook for dinner that are healthy and delicious that use fresh vegetables and other ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.

    shrimps with eggplant and spinach on wooden bowls with a bowl of rice on the side
    Shrimp Sinigang
    Pork sinigang sour soup with sliced eggplant, string beans, baby bokchoy, okra with tamarind sauce in a black bowl with soup and napkin on the side
    Pork Sinigang
    Sautéed Opo Squash with Steamed Rice in a Black Bowl and Fork
    Opo Squash
    Filipino Vegetable Pancit in a black bowl with a fork.
    Filipino Vegetable Pancit Noodles

    These recipe collections are a favorite any time of year and are perfect for family sit-down meals. And do people still do "potluck" dinners? Well then yes, these Filipino dishes with vegetable recipes are perfect for bringing something tasty to any gathering!

    Jump to:
    • Top Tip How to Keep Vegetables Looking Vibrant
    • Recipe Roundup of Filipino Dishes with Vegetables
    • - Stove-Top Cooking
    • - Instant Pot Cooking
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📖 Recipes You May Like
    • 💬 Reviews
    Easy to Make Filipino Dishes with Vegetables. this recipe for later
    Easy to Make Filipino Dishes with Vegetables

    Top Tip How to Keep Vegetables Looking Vibrant

    Wondering how to keep vegetables staying fresh and vibrant looking, come mealtime? Try these cooking methods.

    Blanching: More often than not, this is one of the first steps I do when cooking any dishes that contain vegetables. Why? Because blanching preserves the flavor, texture, and color of vegetables, making your dishes more inviting and delectable. Don't you agree? I mean look at that Vegetable Pancit picture below. The vegetables are perfectly cooked with the right amount of crispness when you bite into every single carrot, broccoli, and pea pods. And the flavor? You will taste the natural flavor without any bitterness from the vegetables, making this easy-to-make Filipino vegetable noodle dish so satisfying with each and every bite.

    Blanching is when you immerse the vegetables for a quick short few minutes of time in hot boiled water, then quickly remove and then shock in an ice-cold water bath (if not used to cook right away) or stir-fry (if the vegetable ingredients are being cooked immediately).

    Filipino Vegetable Pancit in a black bowl
    Filipino Vegetable Pancit Noodles

    Stir-fry: another way to keep all the bright colors and crisp textures of the vegetables is by stir-frying. Stir-frying is when small cuts of vegetables are cooked quickly in a small amount of very hot oil while stirring so the vegetables do not rest on the hot pan to prevent them from burning. If you want to retain the bright colors of the vegetables, you'll want to make sure you stir the vegetables constantly. Long chopsticks would be great to use in stir-frying. Otherwise, a spatula, wok spatula, slotted spoon, or tongs would also do the trick.

    Egg noodles with carrots, shiitake mushroom, pea pods, onions, garlic, green onions, pork and chorizo topped with cilantro in a white ceramic bowl
    Pancit Noodles a popular Filipino vegetable dish

    Another way to ensure that all the vegetables in your dishes cook at the same time is to cut them all the same size as I did here for the Opo Squash recipe. The opo squash and shrimps are all cut in bite-sized portions.

    Sautéed Opo Squash with shrimp, onions and tomatoes on a bed of Steamed Rice served in a black bowl
    Filipino Vegetable Dish - Opo Squash

    Recipe Roundup of Filipino Dishes with Vegetables

    - Stove-Top Cooking

    1. Filipino Vegetable Pancit - vegetables needed for this recipe are carrots, broccoli, celery, onion, and garlic.
    Quick and Easy Vegetable Filipino Pancit
    A staple food among Filipinos is this dish, called Pancit Noodles. If you love egg noodles and vegetables, you will enjoy this dish! It packs a punch of flavors and it's very quick and easy to make. Just under 30 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Filipino Vegetable Pancit in a black bowl with a fork.
    1. Quick and Easy Shrimp Sinigang - vegetables needed for this recipe spinach, and taro root (gabi).
    Quick and Easy Shrimp Sinigang
    Shrimp Sinigang is a light, yet satisfying soup that takes less than 20 minutes to make using shrimps or prawns with fresh vegetables like eggplant, okra, string beans, spinach, and gabi. It has a sweet, savory, sour taste to it. Serve it with steamed rice, and you've got a perfect meal!
    Check out this recipe
    shrimps with taro root, eggplant, green beans, and spinach in a round wooden bowl
    1. Pork Sinigang - vegetables needed for this recipe are bokchoy, and spinach.
    Easy Pork Sinigang with Tamarind Soup
    Sinigang is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe calls for pork, in a tamarind sour soup base with added fresh vegetables! 
    Check out this recipe
    Pork sinigang sour soup with vegetables in a black bowl.
    1. Chicken Afritada - vegetables needed for this recipe are potatoes, carrots, peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, and onion.
    Chicken Afritada (Afritadang Manok) with Fresh Tomatoes
    A simple to make one-pot meal that is tasty, delicious, and ready to serve in 35 minutes using fresh ingredients like tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, red and bell peppers, and peas.
    Check out this recipe
    Cooked Chicken Afritada with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Potatoes.
    1. Beef Steak (Bistek) - vegetables needed are potatoes, and onions.
    Philippine Beef Steak (Filipino Bistek)
    This Philippine Beef Steak recipe uses only five other ingredients soy sauce or coconut aminos, lemon, onions, potatoes. Takes four easy steps and cooks in 20 minutes! 
    Check out this recipe
    Cuts of rib eye fillet with sliced onions and potatoes on a gray plate with a bowl of steamed rice.
    1. Chicken Tinola - vegetables needed for this recipe are spinach, chayote, potatoes, ginger, garlic, and onion.
    Chicken Tinola Recipe (Tinolang Manok with Chayote)
    I have here a healthier version with easier to find ingredients for Chicken Tinola ~ a Philippine Chicken Soup dish. A great comfort food anytime of year.
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken Tinola with Chayote and Spinach.
    1. Opo Squash - vegetables needed are onion, garlic and of course, opo squash!
    Sautéed Opo Squash
    It's a very healthy dish and only takes less than 30 minutes to make and it's tasty and delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Sautéed Opo Squash with Steamed Rice in a Black Bowl and Fork
    1. Pancit Canton - vegetables needed are garlic, onion, carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
    Pancit Guisado (Stir-Fried Egg Noodles)
    Stir-fried egg noodles combined with chicken and vegetables flavored with savory umami sauce for a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Pancit Guisado egg noodles with chicken bits and vegetables in a bowl.

    - Instant Pot Cooking

    9. Beef Nilaga (Bulalo) - vegetables needed are potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, scallions, and onions.

    Beef Nilaga (Bulalo) Instant Pot
    Beef Nilaga or Bulalo is a favorite Filipino comfort food. It is healthy, simple to make, yet oh so tasty! In less than an hour, you can enjoy a very satisfying meal! You can substitute any type of meat and vegetables to make this very satisfying dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Beef Nilaga (Bulalo) in a black bowl.

    10. Pork Sinigang vegetables needed are spinach and rutabaga.

    Instant Pot Sinigang Pork
    A hearty Sinigang Pork soup recipe that cooks in an Instant Pot in 30 minutes is a complete meal that your whole family will enjoy and will be a favorite! 
    Check out this recipe
    Pork sinigang in black bowl with vegetables.

    Did you make any of these recipes? Please leave a comment and a star rating below! And share this blog with family and friends.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an Instant Pot?

    An "Instant Pot" is a brand of multi-cookers. It's a cooking pot that can be used for pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, warming, and sautéing. I used my Instant Pot to pressure cook the Pork Sinigang and Beef Nilaga recipes shown to cut back on cooking time.

    Is tomato a fruit or vegetable?

    A fruit! Tomatoes are considered a fruit because they contain seeds.

    Is an eggplant a fruit or vegetable?

    An eggplant is classified as a fruit because it contains seeds.

    Are green beans fruit or vegetable?

    Green beans are considered a fruit because they contain seeds.

    Is an okra a fruit or a vegetable?

    An okra is a product of the pods of a flowering plant that contains seeds, and is therefore, a fruit.

    Are pea pods a fruit or vegetable?

    Pea pods contains seeds, and are therefore, considered a fruit.

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    1. Lynda

      May 02, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      I love all your recipes so thank you for putting this all together. ❤️

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