Spanish Sofrito Recipe

Sofrito is an aromatic vegetable base used to enhance flavor in Spanish cooking. The sweet caramelized onions and peppers make a great addition to a dishes flavor.

5 medium onions, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic
2 oz. tomato paste
1/2c olive oil

Grate garlic in bottom of the cazuela. Add olive oil, onions, bell peppers and season with salt. Sauté at medium-high heat for 10 minutes stirring until light brown. Reduce heat to medium-low heat and cook for 45 minutes, stirring often. Mix in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes longer.

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[cryptotengu]

i ate the sofrito rice in a Spanish restaurant today, i would give millions of thumbs

[LipstickNsofrito]

Where can I get that Cazuela with the Garlic Grinder??

[Weech]

Where did you get your cazuela from? I’ve never seen a skillet with a garlic grate! I must have!!