Sofrito Sauce
Bursting with vibrant flavors and a rich, aromatic profile, this homemade sofrito sauce is the ultimate base for transforming your favorite dishes. Made with a colorful medley of green and red bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh cilantro, this versatile sauce is a staple in Latin and Caribbean cuisine. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook, this recipe delivers a chunky, lightly spiced blend infused with olive oil, cumin, and black pepper. Perfect for soups, stews, rice, or as a marinade, sofrito adds depth and authenticity to every bite. Store leftovers for convenient meal prep, as this sauce freezes beautifully for up to three months!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large White onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes into chunks for easy blending.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Roughly chop the cilantro, keeping both the leaves and softer stems.
In a blender or food processor, combine the bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro. Pulse until the mixture is finely minced but not completely pureed. Aim for a slightly chunky consistency.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the blended vegetable mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine with the oil.
Season the sofrito with salt, ground black pepper, and cumin. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
Cook the sofrito for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture softens and thickens slightly. The raw aroma should dissipate, and the vegetables should meld together into a unified sauce.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. The sofrito can now be used immediately in your dishes or stored for later use.
Store any leftover sofrito in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2415 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1815 mg | 39% | |
*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.
