Sofrito

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Course : Side Dishes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup peanut oil
1 cup green bell pepper
1 cup mild green chiles
3 cups onion
1/3 cup garlic
8 bunches cilantro
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup cooked ham
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron
 

Preparation:

combine one-third of the peanut oil, bell peppers, chiles, onions, garlic, cilantro, and oregano in a food processor process to finely chop add the ham, pulse to mix well heat remaining peanut oil in a large skillet, over a medium flame sprinkle with powdered saffron or annato seeds add the pureed mixture-mix well heat to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring often remove from heat, cool cover and chill until needed

 

Nutritional Information:

251 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (77% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 10mg Cholesterol; 229mg Sodium