Guisada with White Rice and Avocado

Guisada with White Rice and Avocado recipe videos

Guisada is a hearty Puerto Rican stew, typically made with tender beef, potatoes, and a rich tomato-based sofrito sauce, often served over white rice and topped with creamy avocado. It's a staple comfort food in Puerto Rican cuisine, known for its savory, slightly tangy flavor profile.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of complex carbohydrates from the rice and potatoes, protein from the beef, and healthy fats from the avocado. A typical serving offers a solid range of nutrients, including fiber, potassium, and iron, with a calorie count generally falling between 500-700 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	68 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	9 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	920 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin C	28 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Folate	75 mcg
Magnesium	65 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin K	18 mcg

Per 1 serving (approx. 450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Guisada represents the heart of Puerto Rican home cooking, where 'sofrito' (a blend of peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs) is the essential flavor base. Nutritionally, the addition of avocado not only adds creaminess but also significantly boosts the meal's content of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber.