Mofongo con Arroz Guisado
Mofongo con Arroz Guisado is a beloved Puerto Rican comfort food pairing, featuring mashed fried green plantains (mofongo) often stuffed with garlic and pork cracklings, served alongside a savory, tomato-based stewed rice. It's a staple of Caribbean cuisine, celebrated for its hearty, satisfying combination of textures and flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate, energy-dense meal, providing substantial calories primarily from plantains and rice, along with moderate protein and fat. It's a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 600-800 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 680 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 95 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, mofongo has African roots, evolving from West African fufu, and is a cornerstone of Puerto Rican 'comida criolla' (creole cooking). Nutritionally, using green plantains offers a lower glycemic index and more resistant starch than ripe ones, which can aid digestion.
