Puerto Rican Sofrito
Puerto rican sofrito is a vibrant and aromatic blend of fresh herbs and vegetables, essential for adding depth and flavor to many caribbean dishes. This versatile base can be used in soups, stews, and rice dishes, enhancing the overall taste with its rich ingredients.
This recipe is caribbean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include onion, cilantro, salt, tomato.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup tomato (chopped)
- 1 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped green bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and tomato, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using or storing.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.