PINAKBET is a known Filipino viand that originated from the northern regions of the country and is packed with nutrition. There are tons of variations of this famous dish — from cooking it with fish sauce or shrimp paste, some use tomato sauce — all mixed together to provide that flavorful experience Filipinos are used to.

Global vegetable seed company East-West Seed Philippines (EWS), a long advocate and supporter of producing good quality vegetables in the country, highlights four reasons why pinakbet is a dish that should be a staple in every Filipino family's meal plan.