Sofrito in the Blender

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley is a common substitute for those who dislike cilantro.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds similar texture and moisture.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Chop 2 red peppers, 2 green peppers, 4 onions, 2 bunches of cilantro, and 2 roma tomatoes into small pieces.

Peel 1 bulb of garlic and set aside.

Use a blender that can handle the volume of ingredients, preferably a glass one to avoid transferring odors.

Start by adding half of the chopped peppers to the blender.

Add a splash of vinegar to help liquefy the mixture.

Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more vinegar if necessary.

Add the chopped onions to the blender and continue blending until well mixed.

Pour the blended mixture into a bowl, leaving some space for the remaining ingredients.

Add the remaining chopped peppers, garlic, and cilantro to the blender.

Blend again, adding more vinegar if the mixture is too thick.

Continue blending until the desired consistency is reached, ensuring everything is well combined.

If necessary, use a spoon to move ingredients around in the blender for even blending.

Once blended, transfer the sofrito to a storage container and adjust seasoning with oregano or all-purpose seasoning if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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