Low-Calorie Vegetarian Filipino Pancit

Ingredients

• 1 package of vermicelli or thin rice noodles
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup of carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup of celery, diced
• 1/2 cup of bell peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup of mushrooms, diced
• 1/2 cup of snow peas
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the noodles. Cook for 4 minutes, or according to package instructions, and drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add the snow peas, water, soy sauce, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add the fresh parsley and stir to combine. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pancit is a traditional Filipino dish that means “convenience food”.
• It is often served at special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.
• The noodles used in pancit are believed to represent long life and good fortune.