Puerto Rican Sofrito
Unlock the vibrant and irresistible flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine with homemade sofrito, a versatile base that’s the heart of countless traditional dishes. This aromatic blend combines the bold freshness of green and red bell peppers, cilantro, recao (culantro), sweet ají dulce peppers, and garlic, creating a symphony of earthy, herbaceous, and slightly sweet notes. Enhanced with a splash of olive oil, this no-cook recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for future use. Perfect for stews, rice dishes, and soups, this authentic Puerto Rican sofrito elevates your cooking with a rich, savory depth while keeping meal prep quick and hassle-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large green bell peppers
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 10 medium garlic cloves
- 10 leaves recao (culantro) leaves
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 6 medium sweet chili peppers (ají dulce)
- 1 medium tomato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Wash all produce thoroughly under running water to remove dirt and debris.
Remove the seeds and stems from the green and red bell peppers, as well as the ají dulce peppers.
Peel and roughly chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Coarsely chop the cilantro, recao leaves, and tomato.
In a blender or food processor, combine the green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, recao leaves, cilantro, ají dulce peppers, and tomato. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth or slightly chunky paste, depending on your preference.
While blending, add the olive oil to help smooth the texture and enhance the flavor.
Transfer the sofrito to an airtight container or portion it into ice cube trays for easy use.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3018 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
