Dominican Sofrito Recipe | How to Make Sofrito - My UPDATED Recipe | Chef Zee Cooks

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 the onion, cubanelle pepper, and ajicitos into small pieces.

Mince the garlic and chop the scallions and cilantro finely.

If using, chop the celery leaves.

In a blender or food processor, combine all the chopped ingredients along with Dominican oregano, the juice of the sour orange or lime and orange, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Blend until smooth or to your desired consistency.

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