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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and roughly chop the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes into chunks for easy blending.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 3

Roughly chop the cilantro, keeping both the leaves and softer stems.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the blended vegetable mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine with the oil.

Step 7

Season the sofrito with salt, ground black pepper, and cumin. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. The sofrito can now be used immediately in your dishes or stored for later use.

Step 10

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

Serving size	(858.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	500.2

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2414.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161.9mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1815.4mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 40.3%