Sofrito Puerto Rican
Transform your home-cooked meals with the vibrant and flavorful essence of Sofrito Puerto Rican, a cornerstone of Puerto Rican cuisine. Packed with fresh ingredients like green and red bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and the distinctively aromatic ají dulces, this versatile blend forms the base for countless authentic dishes. The optional addition of culantro lends extra depth to its earthy, herbal flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, this no-cook recipe becomes a fragrant paste with just a few pulses in your blender, thanks to a touch of olive oil. Perfect for adding a burst of Latin flavor to soups, stews, rice, and beans, sofrito is a must-have in your kitchen. Plus, it stores beautifully in the freezer, making it a time-saving secret weapon for weeknight cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Green bell peppers
- 1 whole Red bell pepper
- 2 medium Onions
- 8 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 5 leaves Culantro (optional, for extra flavor)
- 8 whole Ají dulces (sweet peppers)
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly to ensure they are clean.
Cut the green and red bell peppers into chunks, discarding the seeds and membranes.
Peel and quarter the onions.
Peel the garlic cloves.
Chop the cilantro roughly, including the stems as they add flavor.
If using culantro, rinse and roughly chop the leaves.
Remove the stems and seeds from the ají dulces (sweet peppers).
Cut the tomatoes into chunks.
Combine all of the prepared vegetables and herbs in a food processor or blender.
Add the olive oil to help create a smooth consistency.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a chunky paste or blend longer for a smoother texture, depending on your preference.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, although traditionally sofrito does not contain salt as it is added to dishes later.
Store the sofrito in airtight containers or jars. It can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen in small portions (such as in an ice cube tray) for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2432 mg | 52% | |
*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.
