Sofrito

Ingredients

• 8 leafy stems cilantro
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• ¼ pound aji dulce, halved with inner seeds removed (see note)
• 6 whole leaves recao, chopped (see note)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    435 calories; 35 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 12 grams polyunsaturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 32 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 1/3 cups

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.

• Aji dulce are small, sweet chili peppers. Recao is a green herb with a long oval leaf. Both may be found in bodegas and Asian markets.