Short Cut Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)

19 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“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.” - by Amy_S

Ingredients

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

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
219 cal
11%

Fat
5.3 g
8%

Carbs
37.2 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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marisolisa

Oct. 6, 2008

"This is a great recipe when on a tight budget! Easy & good. If I have leftover chicken, I shred it & add right before the noodles are done. I also use a chicken bouillon cube and add about 1/2 can tom..." See moreatoe sauce. My kids love this, esp when I add the chicken. "

SB

May. 11, 2010

"This was very good. I used 1-8oz can of tomato sauce because i didnt have cubes and i added the cumin like the submitter suggested. I also added a pinch of oregano. Served with sour cream, cojita c..." See moreheese, lime and tortillas."