Sofrito

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store bought (difficult to find in the stores in the Western United States). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 80

Yield: 5 cups

Sofrito

Ingredients

2 green bell peppers

seeded and chopped

1 red bell peppers

seeded and chopped

10 ajies dulces peppers

tops removed

3 medium tomatoes

chopped

4 onions

cut into large chunks

3 medium heads garlic

peeled

25 cilantro stems (with leaves)

25 recao stems (with leaves)

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon black pepper

Chicken Enchilada Casserole I

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor combine green peppers red peppers ajies dulces tomatoes onions and garlic. Add cilantro recao salt and pepper. Process to the consistency of semi-chunky salsa (not watery). Place in a resealable plastic freezer bag and use as needed or freeze in portions.

Nutritional Information

Sofrito

Servings Per Recipe:80

Calories: 9.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.4g 1%

Carbohydrates: 2.2g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 192.3IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 14.2mg 24%

Folate: 4.5mcg 1%

Calcium: 7.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 3.7mg 1%

Potassium: 58.1mg 2%

Sodium: 89mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 0.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.