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.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash all your vegetables, cilantro, and culantro leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Step 2

Remove the stems, seeds, and membranes from the green and red bell peppers. Roughly chop the peppers into large chunks.

Step 3

Peel the onion and roughly chop it into quarters.

Step 4

Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 5

If using culantro leaves, remove the woody stems. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces to help with blending.

Step 6

Chop the tomatoes into quarters for easier blending.

Step 7

In a large blender or food processor, combine the chopped bell peppers, onion, garlic cloves, cilantro leaves, culantro leaves (if using), and tomatoes.

Step 8

Add the olive oil and salt to the blender or food processor.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Taste the sofrito and adjust the seasoning with more salt if desired.

Step 11

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

Serving size	(1122g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	568.5

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2508.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 308.5mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2938.6mg	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: 45.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 44.0%