Description
This Puerto Rican vegan sofrito is a vibrant, aromatic seasoning base that adds deep flavor to countless dishes, from rice to stews. It’s quick to make, packed with fresh ingredients, and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 bunch of cilantro, stems included
- 1 bunch of culantro (recao), optional
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 ají dulce (sweet chili pepper)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
- Chop green and red bell peppers into medium-sized pieces.
- Peel and quarter the onion; peel garlic cloves.
- In a food processor, combine bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and culantro if using.
- Pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
- Slowly add olive oil and apple cider vinegar while pulsing to form a smooth paste.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add optional ingredients if desired for extra flavor.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar or airtight container.
- Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh herbs and ripe peppers. Avoid over-processing. You can adjust garlic, cilantro, or spices to suit your taste. A splash of lime juice adds brightness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sofrito, vegan, Puerto Rican, seasoning, cilantro, plant-based, flavor base