Creamy Veggie Vermicelli

Health score
6%
Creamy Veggie Vermicelli
25 min.
6
539kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and creamy side dish to complement your main meal? Look no further! This Creamy Veggie Vermicelli is the perfect solution. Not only is it ready in just 25 minutes, but it also serves six people, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. Each serving contains 539 calories, so you can enjoy a tasty and satisfying side without guilt.

This recipe combines fresh broccoli florets and asparagus pieces with buttery, savory vermicelli for a mouthwatering taste experience. The cream cheese, whole milk, and Parmesan cheese create a rich and velvety sauce that perfectly complements the vegetables and pasta. A touch of lemon zest adds a refreshing zing, while the salt and pepper provide just the right amount of seasoning.

With a caloric breakdown of 8.41% protein, 38.15% fat, and 53.44% carbs, this dish offers a well-rounded nutritional profile. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to make using only a few simple ingredients and basic equipment like a bowl, frying pan, and saucepan. So why wait? Give this Creamy Veggie Vermicelli a try at your next meal and enjoy a delightful side dish that's sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • cups asparagus fresh cut (1-inch pieces)
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed
  • ounces vermicelli uncooked
  • ounces vermicelli uncooked
  • ounces cream cheese cubed
  • cup milk whole
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute broccoli and asparagus in butter for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli according to package directions.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and milk over medium heat until smooth.
  3. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until blended.
  4. Remove from the heat.
  5. Stir lemon zest into the vegetables.
  6. Drain vermicelli; place in a large serving bowl.
  7. Add vegetables and cheese sauce; toss to coat.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories539kcal
Protein8.41%
Fat38.15%
Carbs53.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.5
Glycemic Load
37.6
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.721739126288%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
2.55mg
Kaempferol
3mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
7.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.17kcal
26.96%
Fat:22.82g
35.11%
Saturated Fat:13.45g
84.07%
Carbohydrates:71.91g
23.97%
Net Carbohydrates:68.85g
25.03%
Sugar:4.43g
4.93%
Cholesterol:64.72mg
21.57%
Sodium:629.5mg
27.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.32g
22.64%
Vitamin K:51.25µg
48.81%
Vitamin C:30.85mg
37.39%
Phosphorus:312.09mg
31.21%
Selenium:20.89µg
29.85%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.85%
Vitamin A:1318.72IU
26.37%
Calcium:230.64mg
23.06%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.47%
Fiber:3.06g
12.25%
Folate:48.33µg
12.08%
Zinc:1.79mg
11.91%
Iron:1.81mg
10.07%
Potassium:335.18mg
9.58%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.51%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.61%
Copper:0.17mg
8.54%
Magnesium:33.99mg
8.5%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.91%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.78%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
7.03%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.42%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%