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Causa Limeña
Medium 45 min~244 kcal 4/10
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Causa Limeña Verde
Causa Limeña Verde layers potato with avocado and lime into a cool, elegant Peruvian starter.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~214 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 14 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #For Guests
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking14 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 4 Potatoes
- 2 Avocados
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Mayonnaise
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the potatoes and mash them while hot, then turn them into a flexible puree with salt and lime juice.
14 min14:00 - 2
Mash the avocado, mix it with the green sauce, and balance with lemon so it does not darken.
- 3
Layer the potato puree and avocado filling in a mold without pressing hard.
- 4
Chill the causa verde, unmold it, and finish the top with fresh herbs.
💡 Tip: Cooling the potato completely helps the layers release cleanly from the mold.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice and sprinkle cilantro on top, then serve the causa plate cold.
Nutrition (per serving)
~214
kcal calories
4
g protein
24
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 45%Fat 47%
GI 21 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
2.2g
Sugar
10.4g
Fiber
379.7mg
Sodium
3.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Causa Limeña Verde make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Causa Limeña Verde take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 14 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Causa Limeña Verde difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Causa Limeña Verde have?
Approximately 214 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 24g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Causa Limeña Verde contain?
This recipe contains Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Causa Limeña Verde belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Causa Limeña Verde need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Causa Limeña Verde filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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