MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: ALBONDIGAS CON FIDEO | Jai
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: ALBONDIGAS CON FIDEO
40 mins prepServes 7
This is a higher protein version of the viral albondigas con fideo recipe, designed for weight loss. The recipe uses ground turkey and egg whites for increased protein, while aiming to keep the dish as authentic as possible.
1. Add a pot of water to the stove and let it come to a boil.
2. While you wait, grate 1 zucchini, 1/2 of the onion, and finely chop the cilantro.
3. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, egg whites, egg, grated zucchini, white rice, garlic salt, pepper, 3 garlic cloves, oregano, mint, cilantro, and any other seasonings to taste.
4. Combine well and form albondigas. (This will yield 36 albondigas)
5. Once they are formed, put them in the fridge.
6. Add the tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, chipotle en adobo, white onion, and seasonings to taste to the blender.
7. Add red salsa to the water and mix.
8. After 5 minutes (or once water is boiling), add in the albondigas one by one. Cook for 12 minutes.
9. Add a light layer of oil spray to a separate pan. Cook the fideo for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid it from burning.
10. Add the golden fideo to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
11. Add the carrots and chayote. Cook for 10 minutes.
12. Add the zucchini and cook for 12 minutes.
13. Serve into a bowl with toppings of choice.
