Aletria, the typical Christmas sweet in Portugal, and who doesn't love this delicacy that looks like sweet cooked pasta? haha I personally love it, but only SOFT AND HOT!!! Cold, I don't even have much interest in eating.
Do you like the aletria made by your mom or grandma? Eat that one! Do you want to make a different and healthy version? Then keep reading to see this option.
For this recipe you need:
- Vermicelli pasta
- Milk
- Water
- Egg yolk
- Honey
- Vanilla essence
- Cinnamon stick
- Lemon zest
Can I use another sweetener instead of honey?
You can even use stevia, it's up to your preference. I used honey because I love the flavor it gives!
Do I have to use milk and egg?
You can make it with just water or plant-based milk, it's possible to make several adaptations.
Recipe: Healthy Honey Aletria
Preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
Preparation
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First step
Place the water, milk, honey, cinnamon stick, lemon zest, and vanilla in a pot. Stir and turn on medium heat.
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Second step
While waiting for it to boil, break the vermicelli. After it boils, lower the heat a bit and add the vermicelli to the pot.
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Third step
Let it cook while stirring for at least 10 minutes.
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Fourth step
After it is well cooked, turn off the heat and add the beaten egg yolk while stirring everything very well with a spoon. Mix everything and serve immediately on plates.
Nutritional information
Healthy Honey Aletria
Per plate (3 plates)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202kcal | |
| Fat | 2,4g | |
| Saturated | 0,7g | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Carbohydrates | 38,5g | |
| Fiber | 1g | |
| Sugars | 16,3g | |
| Protein | 7,3g | |
