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Authentic Mexican Fideo: The Ultimate Comfort Side Dish

Fideo is a beloved Mexican pasta dish featuring toasted vermicelli noodles simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, garlic, and chili powder for a comforting side dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 288
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 1 package vermicelli pasta or fideo noodles, broken into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano Mexican oregano preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the broken vermicelli pasta to the hot oil and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful not to burn the pasta as it can quickly go from golden to burnt.
  3. Add the diced onions to the toasted pasta and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 543mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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