Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)

SUBMITTED BY: Amy_S  PHOTO BY: Amy_S 

"This fideo is simple, quick and delicious. It's great as a light meal or side dish. There are many ways to prepare fideo but for me, this is the quickest. You can add some tomato sauce and a dash of cumin when you add the chicken stock for extra flavor. Add less water if you want drier pasta."
Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 7 ounces vermicelli pasta
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cubes tomato-flavored bouillon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil for 1 minute. Stir in the vermicelli and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and bouillon cubes; cover. Simmer until the vermicelli is tender, 10 to 11 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by marisolisa 
This is a great recipe when on a tight budget! Easy & good. If I have leftover chicken, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by lynne 
Taste very good..just like my grandma used to make. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 219

  • Total Fat: 5.3g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 693mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 7.2g

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