How many calories in causa limeña
A portion of causa limeña has about 350 kcal, with 12 g of protein.
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Causa is mashed yellow potato seasoned with lime juice, oil and ají amarillo, layered with a filling of tuna or chicken in mayonnaise and often avocado. It's served cold, as a starter or a light lunch.
A portion is 350 kcal, with 35 g of carbs, 18 g of fat and 12 g of protein. The potato is the carbs, the oil and the mayonnaise are most of the fat.
It looks like a small cake and eats like a very good potato salad. That's about the size of it.
Tips
- 1Go lighter on the mayonnaise in the filling and add more lime.
- 2Pick the tuna or chicken version for more protein.
- 3Have it as the starter and keep the main smaller.
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What is causa limeña?
A cold Peruvian dish of mashed yellow potato with lime and ají amarillo, layered with tuna or chicken, mayonnaise and avocado.
Is causa eaten hot or cold?
Cold. It's made ahead and chilled so the layers hold their shape.
How much protein is in causa?
About 12 g in a portion.
How many calories in two portions of causa?
About 700 kcal.
Can causa be vegetarian?
Yes. Fill it with avocado, tomato and boiled egg, or just vegetables, and leave out the tuna or chicken.
