Sofrito

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons annatto oil (see recipe #109238) or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups finely chopped onions
• 3 cups finely chopped red bell peppers or 3 cups green bell peppers (use a combination)
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime