Heart-Healthy Pancit Canton

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Pancit Canton, a wholesome twist on the classic Filipino noodle dish. Made with nutrient-rich whole grain pancit canton noodles, colorful veggies like carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and cabbage, and seasoned with low-sodium soy and oyster sauces, this recipe is a flavorful yet guilt-free choice. Cooked in heart-friendly olive oil and finished with a refreshing squeeze of calamansi or lemon, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for health-conscious families looking for a savory, vegetable-packed meal. Keywords: heart-healthy pancit canton, whole grain noodles, Filipino recipe, low-sodium soy sauce, vegetable stir-fry.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams whole grain pancit canton noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
• 100 grams snow peas
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 whole calamansi or lemon, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Cook whole grain pancit canton noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and sliced onion, sauté until fragrant and onion is translucent.

Step 4

Add julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 5

Stir in snow peas and cabbage, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add cooked noodles to the pan, gently tossing to combine with vegetables.

Step 7

Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and low-sodium broth. Mix evenly to coat the noodles and bring everything together.

Step 8

Sprinkle black pepper over the mixture and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are well-incorporated with the sauce and vegetables.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side for an added fresh zing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1214.2 grams (1214.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1048

Total Fat 37.20g	48%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3842mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 158.70g	58%
Dietary Fiber 26.50g	95%
Total Sugars 29.70g
Protein 34.60g	69%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287mg	22%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 1802mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 57.3%