Vegetarian Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Vegetable Oil, 2 tbsp (optional for cooking "chicken")Morningstar Farms Chicken Strips meal starter, 1 bagSpaghetti noodles (broken in half) 12 oz5 plum tomatosOnions, raw, 1 cup, choppedGround Cumin, 1/2 Tbspsalt & pepper to tasteChili powder, 2.5 tsp (remove)Water, tap, 1.5 cup Cheddar Cheese, 1 cup, shredded
Heat 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the "Chicken" strips according to directions. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the skillet, and add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the "chicken" strips, and return them to skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Check towards the end, and add more water if necessary.
Spoon the mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.
Serving Size: 6
Add remaining oil to the skillet, and add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the "chicken" strips, and return them to skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Check towards the end, and add more water if necessary.
Spoon the mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.
Serving Size: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 375.1
- Total Fat: 12.8 g
- Cholesterol: 19.8 mg
- Sodium: 223.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 16.7 g
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