Sofrito
Bursting with vibrant color and bold flavor, sofrito is a versatile Latin-inspired cooking base that transforms any dish into a tantalizing taste sensation. This quick and easy recipe blends aromatic ingredients like green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and ripe tomato into a smooth, savory mixture that forms the heart of countless traditional dishes, from stews to rice and beans. Enhanced with a hint of olive oil and optional spices like ground annatto or paprika, sofrito delivers depth and a subtle smokiness to your culinary creations. Made in just 20 minutes, this zesty and fragrant staple can be stored for later use, making it your go-to secret weapon in the kitchen. Perfect for meal prep, authentic flavors, and global cuisine lovers, sofrito is a must-have addition to elevate your cooking game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (chopped) green bell pepper
- 1 medium (chopped) red bell pepper
- 1 large (chopped) onion
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 1 large (chopped) tomato
- 1 bunch (stems removed) cilantro
- 5 leaves culantro (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground annatto or paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
Instructions
Gather and prepare all ingredients by washing, peeling, and chopping the vegetables as indicated.
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro, and optional culantro. Blend until smooth or your desired texture is achieved.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the blended vegetable mixture to the skillet and stir in the ground annatto or paprika (if using) and salt to taste.
Cook the sofrito for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the mixture reduces slightly.
Let the sofrito cool completely before storing it in an airtight container or jar.
Use immediately as a base for recipes, or refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4141 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1581 mg | 34% | |
*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.
