Sofrito Recipe

Name: Sofrito
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Latin American / Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 1 cup packed), stems included; 1 bunch fresh culantro (or 2 tbsp dried culantro or extra cilantro), roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Latin American / Caribbean · Condiment · 10 min total

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Sofrito is a fragrant cooking base used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, made by blending aromatics like onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs. This recipe yields a versatile paste that adds depth to stews, rice, beans, and sauces.

10
min prep

16
servings

25
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 1 cup packed), stems included
1 bunch fresh culantro (or 2 tbsp dried culantro or extra cilantro), roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until a smooth paste forms, scraping down sides as needed. If too thick, add a tablespoon of water.
Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

Tips

For a milder sofrito, remove seeds from bell peppers.
Use as a base for rice, beans, soups, or stews by sautéing 2-3 tablespoons in oil before adding other ingredients.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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