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.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

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

Directions

Step 1

Gather and prepare all ingredients by washing, peeling, and chopping the vegetables as indicated.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the blended vegetable mixture to the skillet and stir in the ground annatto or paprika (if using) and salt to taste.

Step 5

Cook the sofrito for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the mixture reduces slightly.

Step 6

Let the sofrito cool completely before storing it in an airtight container or jar.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(774.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	534.7

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4141.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161.8mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1580.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 44.4%