Homemade Sazon No It's Sofrito Recipe

Elevate your Caribbean and Spanish cooking with this vibrant, homemade sazón-style sofrito! This flavorful base is bursting with fresh herbs and aromatics, adding depth and complexity to your favorite dishes. While technically closer to a sofrito than a dry sazón, this recipe delivers the same incredible taste. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to stews, soups, rice, and more!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 263.1 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 3.9 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Sazon No It's Sofrito

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How to Make Homemade Sazon No It's Sofrito

  1. Roughly chop all ingredients.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
  4. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and fragrant. Do not let it scorch.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Transfer the sofrito to an airtight container.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. This will last for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
  10. Yield: Approximately 1 cup

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

13g

Carbs

7g

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