Elisa’s Traditional Puertorican Sofrito

Sofrito is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and is used as a base for many dishes. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish sofrito, but Puerto Ricans have added their own unique twist to the recipe.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Elisa’s Traditional Puertorican Sofrito

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Puertorican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 unit Green bell pepper
• 1 unit Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cilantro leaves
• 4 unit Garlic cloves
• 1 unit Onion
• 1 cup Culantro leaves
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 cup Green olives

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, onion, culantro leaves, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sofrito mixture. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the green olives and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Serve hot with rice, beans, and your choice of protein.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.