Guiso de Salchichas
Guiso de Salchichas is a hearty, savory stew popular in many Latin American countries, featuring sliced sausages (often hot dogs or similar) simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with onions, bell peppers, and potatoes. It's a comforting, quick-to-make dish often served over rice or with bread.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein and fat due to the sausages, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the potatoes and sauce. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie count often ranging between 400-600 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Guiso de Salchichas is a classic example of 'comida de cuchara' (spoon food) in Latin American home cooking, prized for its affordability and adaptability—it's a dish where families often use whatever vegetables are on hand. Nutritionally, it's a one-pot meal that combines protein, starch, and vegetables, though the sodium content can be high depending on the sausage and seasoning used.
