Fideos con Frijoles

Fideos con Frijoles is a comforting and hearty Mexican pasta dish featuring thin noodles tossed with savory black beans, spices, and fresh herbs. This kosher version is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Fideos (thin pasta) - 100 grams
• Canned black beans - 240 grams (drained and rinsed)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Onion - 1 small (finely chopped)
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1/2 (finely chopped)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Lime - 1 (cut into wedges for serving)

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the fideos to the pot and toast them in the oil and spices for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fideos are cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in the black beans and chopped cilantro. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from black beans.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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