Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Sofrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and quartered; 1 white onion, peeled and quartered; 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/4 cup plus one tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lime, juiced and zested; 1/4 cup pitted green olives; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; Black pepper

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and quartered
1 white onion, peeled and quartered
8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup plus one tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced and zested
1/4 cup pitted green olives
1 bunch cilantro
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
Black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees .
2
Drizzle the bell pepper, onion and garlic with one tablespoon of olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3
Roast until the edges of the vegetables begin to blacken.
4
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
5
Peel the garlic and add to a blender with the bell pepper, onion, olive oil, lime juice and zest, olives, cilantro, oregano and cumin.
6
Season with salt and pepper and pulse until finely processed.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and quartered, 1 white onion, peeled and quartered, 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 1/4 cup plus one tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Sofrito falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Puerto Rican Sofrito

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