Alex's Sofrito

Make a big batch of this Puerto Rican sofrito with bell peppers, onions, and garlic to use as a flavoring base in a range of Latin dishes.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 16 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 heads garlic, cloves peeled and trimmed
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems trimmed
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onions, garlic cloves, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, oregano, vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a food processor; process into a smooth paste.