Garlic-Pepper Sauce

This mixture, called sofrito, is used in many Latin American recipes as a seasoning base; it can even replace salsa as a dip for chips. Before using it in recipes, thaw completely in the refrigerator or microwave.

Yields:

5


cups

Prep Time:

0

hours

45

mins

Total Time:

0

hours

45

mins

Ingredients
3 tbsp.
olive oil
2
large onions
2
green bell peppers
2
red bell peppers
5
clove garlic
1 tsp.
dried oregano
1 tsp.
ground cumin
1
large tomato
3 c.
mixed cilantro leaves and tender stems
Coarse salt
ground pepper
Directions
  1. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add bell peppers, garlic, oregano, and cumin; cook, stirring often, until peppers are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomato; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes more.
  3. Transfer to a food processor. Add cilantro, and puree until slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. If not using immediately, transfer sauce, in 1-cup quantities, to airtight containers. Freeze until ready to use, up to 3 months.

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Garlic-Pepper Sauce

Courtesy of Martha Stewart