Fideo Seco

Fideo Seco is a delightful Mexican pasta dish that combines toasted vermicelli noodles with vibrant vegetables and a rich tomato sauce, creating a comforting yet healthy meal. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Vermicelli pasta - 100g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Carrot - 1 small, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 400ml
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Stir in the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the tomatoes break down (about 5 minutes).
5. In a separate pot, toast the vermicelli pasta over medium heat, stirring frequently until lightly golden (about 3-4 minutes).
6. Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet with the vegetables, then add the toasted vermicelli.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pasta is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid (about 10-12 minutes).
8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• High in fiber, which aids digestion.

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