Sofrito

Name: Sofrito
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 8 large garlic cloves, minced; 4 green bell peppers, chopped; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; Large pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 medium tomatoesseeded and chopped, or one 28-ounce can of peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 large garlic cloves, minced
4 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
2 medium tomatoesseeded and chopped, or one 28-ounce can of peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
2

Add the onion and cook over low heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
3

Add the garlic, green bell peppers, jalapenos and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes.
4

Add the tomatoes and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the juices have evaporated, about 7 minutes.
5

Season with salt and black pepper and stir in the cilantro.