Puerto Rican Sofrito

Close up of sofrito on a wooden spoon with the bowl in the background.

4.09 from 12 votes

Sofrito is the aromatic flavor base of many Caribbean dishes. It's budget-friendly, easy to make, and pure magic in almost any savory recipe.

Prep Time5

Cuisine: Latin

Total Cost: $2.69 recipe / $0.38 serving

Servings: ¼ cup each

Calories: 14kcal

Author: Monti Carlo

Ingredients

1 yellow onion $0.70
1 green bell pepper $0.86
1 bunch fresh cilantro $0.89
6 cloves garlic $0.24

Instructions

Peel the onion and deseed bell pepper, then quarter them. Rinse the cilantro and chop the bunch roughly.
Add the onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a smooth, thick puree forms.
Use in a recipe immediately, store in an air-tight container for up to a month in the fridge, or portion into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for up to three months.

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Nutrition

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