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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sofrito mixture. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the green olives and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice, beans, and your choice of protein.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.