25 MEATLESS FILIPINO DISHES

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh offers more protein and fiber, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and evaporated milk is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are better for health, while tamari is often cheaper for gluten-free needs.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: paprika

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, and paprika is often less costly.

Prepare tofu by pressing to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cubed tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil water and add chopped eggplant and bitter melon, cooking until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain vegetables and set aside.

In the same pan, add carrots and green beans, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Combine the cooked tofu with the boiled vegetables in the pan.

Add soy sauce, coconut milk, and a pinch of sugar, stirring to combine.

Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with chili peppers and lemongrass.

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