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
- 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
- Protein 9.2 g Moderate
- Carbs 37.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.29 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 473.17 mg High
- Fiber 1.85 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.97 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source
- Potassium 153.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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