Ingredients for Basic Sofrito
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Scallions
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- Cilantro Leaf
- Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Basic Sofrito
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained. Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, and the tomatoes have broken down into a pasty consistency (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and transfer the sofrito to a bowl. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezing in ice cube trays.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
49g
Carbs
5g
