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Dine on a Dime: Filipino Pancit

When you have a yen for Asian-inspired flavor but your budget doesn’t include dinner out, make this easy and flavorful dish for the whole family at home. This can become a vegetarian dish by omitting the meat and adding 2 cups of your favorite veggies or a bag of frozen Asian mixed vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 12-oz. package dried rice noodles
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (can use pork chops or chicken thighs)
  • 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded (can use bok choy if it’s in season)
  • 4 carrots cut into matchsticks
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice (can use 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemons or limes for garnish

Directions

  1. Prepare rice noodles according to package directions.
  2. If using frozen veggies, heat in the microwave according to package directions.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook onion and garlic until soft.
  5. Add meat, cabbage, seasonings and soy sauce.
  6. Stir-fry until cabbage begins to soften.
  7. Toss in noodles (and cooked frozen veggies if using) and carrots.
  8. Garnish with lemons.

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