Salchichas a la Criolla
Salchichas a la Criolla is a hearty, comforting dish from Latin America, particularly popular in countries like Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. It features sliced sausages (often a smoked variety like longaniza or chorizo) simmered in a savory, tomato-based sauce with onions, bell peppers, and olives, typically served over white rice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of protein and fat from the sausages, with carbohydrates coming from the rice and sauce. A typical serving provides a good amount of iron and B vitamins, and has a calorie range of approximately 450-600 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) of Salchichas a la Criolla served over 1/2 cup (100 g) cooked white rice · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved 'comida criolla' (creole food) that showcases the Spanish and Caribbean influences in Latin American cuisine. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich meat with vitamin-rich vegetables like bell peppers and tomatoes creates a more balanced meal than just plain sausages.
