Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base
Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base bursts with fresh, herbaceous flavor from cilantro and culantro, layered with sweet peppers, onions, and plenty of garlic. Briny hints of olives and capers add depth, while a silky texture makes it easy to stir into soups, beans, rice, and braises. Serve it as a make-ahead seasoning paste to elevate weeknight dinners or festive Puerto Rican meals.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves64
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 22
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Slice the green bell pepper and red bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stems, seeds, and ribs. Arrange the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush them with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- 3
Broil until the pepper skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Move the peppers to a resealable plastic bag, seal it, and let them steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Peel off and discard the skins under running water, then chop the flesh into large pieces.
- 4
Add the pepper pieces, sweet chile peppers, onion, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, culantro, olives, oregano, and capers to a blender or food processor. Blend, adding 1/2 cup olive oil and water in batches, until the mixture is pureed but still slightly chunky.
- 5
Divide the blended mixture among four 16-ounce containers, filling each about 3/4 full. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil over each to help preserve it. Seal the containers and refrigerate.
- Calories 133.7 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 27.15 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.6 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 915.78 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 2.65 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 14.0 g --
- Added Sugars 9.81 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 49.93 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 60.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 18.45 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.76 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base is a Puerto Rican side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 64, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Capers, Caribbean Seasoning, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 133.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base?
- It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base made of?
- The main ingredients are Capers, Caribbean Seasoning, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base?
- About 50 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 133.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base healthy?
- Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito Base has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 133.7 calories and 0.33 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 915.78 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.81 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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