Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)
Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) toasts strands of pasta with onion before simmering in a chicken-tomato broth for a rich, roasty flavor and silky texture. It’s comforting and savory, ideal as a quick side for tacos or grilled meats, or as a satisfying light lunch on its own.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the onion; cook and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the vermicelli; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the stock and bouillon cubes; cover.
- 5
Simmer until the vermicelli is tender, 10 to 11 minutes.
- Calories 217.53 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 9.2 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 37.64 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.29 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 473.17 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.85 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 153.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, Diced Onion, and Tomato Bouillon. Each serving provides about 217.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, Diced Onion, Tomato Bouillon, Vermicelli. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) healthy?
- Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 217.53 calories and 9.2 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 473.17 mg (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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