Puerto Rican Pepper, Onion and Garlic Sofrito

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Sofrito is the heart of Puerto Rican cooking — a vibrant blend of peppers, onions, garlic and herbs. It’s low in sodium and fat. Plus, it’s packed with antioxidants from fresh veggies. With just a quick blend in the food processor, you’ll have a ready-to-use condiment that brings warmth and depth to your favorite Latin-inspired dishes.

Recipe courtesy of
  • Chef Edwin Cabrera

Prep Instructions

Yield: 26 (1/3 cup) servings

Prep Time:

Cook Time: None

Total Time:

Recipe Ingredients

  • 3 cups onion
  • 4 ½ cups green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 1 cilantro
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare and measure the vegetables and herbs.
  2. Add all prepped ingredients into a food processor. Pulse or blend until the mixture reaches a chunky, paste-like consistency.
  3. Transfer sofrito to an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze in portions (ice cube trays work well) for longer storage.

Category Tags

Cholesterol-free
Diabetes-friendly
Gluten-free
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate / low sugar
Low fat / low saturated fat
Peanut-free
Tree nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Whole food, plant-based

Nutritional Data

Calories: 19.89
Fat: .13 g
Saturated Fat: .03 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2.96 mg
Carbohydrates: 4.39 g
Fiber: 1.18 g
Sugars: 2.11 g
Protein: .69 g
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