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Puerto Rican Sofrito
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 Time
5 mins
Servings: 7 ¼ cup each
Calories: 14 kcal
Cuisine:
South American , International , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.37
- 1 green bell pepper $0.79
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro $0.89
- 6 cloves garlic $0.48
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 the sofrito 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 Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
14kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7¼ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.