Sofrito Basico
Introduce vibrant Latin American flavor to your kitchen with Sofrito Básico, a versatile, aromatic seasoning base that forms the heart of countless dishes. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh ingredients like green and red bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, cilantro, and plum tomatoes, blended to perfection with a touch of olive oil and salt. Packed with layers of herbal and savory goodness, the optional addition of culantro leaves elevates the flavor even further. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sofrito is the ultimate kitchen staple, perfect for enhancing soups, stews, beans, rice, or marinades. Make a batch, store it in your refrigerator or freezer, and enjoy authentic Latin flair anytime you cook.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large green bell peppers
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow onion
- 6 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves
- 6 leaves culantro leaves (optional)
- 2 medium plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash all your vegetables, cilantro, and culantro leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Remove the stems, seeds, and membranes from the green and red bell peppers. Roughly chop the peppers into large chunks.
Peel the onion and roughly chop it into quarters.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
If using culantro leaves, remove the woody stems. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces to help with blending.
Chop the tomatoes into quarters for easier blending.
In a large blender or food processor, combine the chopped bell peppers, onion, garlic cloves, cilantro leaves, culantro leaves (if using), and tomatoes.
Add the olive oil and salt to the blender or food processor.
Pulse the mixture several times until it forms a smooth but slightly chunky consistency. Scrape down the sides as needed to fully incorporate all the ingredients.
Taste the sofrito and adjust the seasoning with more salt if desired.
Transfer the sofrito to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage, up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2509 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2939 mg | 63% | |
*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.
