A vibrant herbal citrus sofrito that blends fresh herbs and zesty citrus to create a unique and aromatic base for enhancing your culinary creations.
Sofrito has roots in various cuisines, each adding its own spin. This version brings a fresh twist with herbs and citrus, inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1. In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, oregano, and basil leaves.
2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic cloves to the processor.
3. Zest and juice the lemons and lime, then add them to the mixture.
4. Pour in the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a coarse paste consistency.
6. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
7. Transfer the sofrito to an airtight container for storage.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Reheat by gently warming in a pan over low heat or adding directly to hot dishes as a flavorful base.
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