Turkey Vermicelli

Name: Turkey Vermicelli (Fideo con Pavo)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 10 ounces (280 g) vermicelli, broken into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces; ¼ cup (35 g) chopped green bell pepper; ½ cup (60 g) chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2¼ cups (300 g) chopped cooked turkey breast; 4 cups (960 ml) hot water; ½ cup (20 g) chopped cilantro; ¼ cup (60 ml) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons Mexican Spice Blend (Especias Mexicanas); ½ teaspoon salt

Fideo con Pavo

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

This is a great recipe for using turkey leftovers after the holidays and can be prepared in under half an hour. Serve with Frijoles de Olla and a simple green salad for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces (280 g) vermicelli, broken into 2

Americas
Mexico
Dinner
Pasta
Leftovers

Method

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the vermicelli. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pepper, onion, and garlic and sauté until the vermicelli is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Watch carefully, as the vermicelli burns easily.
Add the turkey, hot water, cilantro, tomato sauce, chili powder, spice blend, and salt and bring t