Sandwich de casabe
Sandwich de casabe is a simple, savory sandwich that uses a large, round, crispy cassava flatbread (casabe or casabe bread) as its base. It is typically filled with ingredients like shredded chicken, ham, cheese, avocado, or vegetables, making it a popular street food and quick meal in the Caribbean, particularly in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is primarily high in carbohydrates due to the starchy cassava bread, with moderate protein and fat depending on the fillings. It provides a good source of energy and some dietary fiber, with a typical serving ranging from 300 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
Per 1 sandwich (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of casabe bread, made from grated and pressed cassava root, is a fascinating link to indigenous Taíno food traditions. Nutritionally, cassava is a gluten-free, resilient tuber crop that provides essential calories and is a staple in many tropical diets.
