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This International main features Peppers, chopped 1 Sprig parsley, Tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon Lard, Medium-size onion. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Description
This International main features Peppers, chopped 1 Sprig parsley, Tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon Lard, Medium-size onion. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, coriander, and parsley in a blender and
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mix until a smooth paste.
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(This can be kept in the refrigerator in a sterilized glass jar.)
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Heat the lard in a skillet and
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add the achiote, which has been cleaned and picked over.
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Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the oil has taken on a orangish hue.
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(This oil can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator.) When ready to
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prepare a dish calling for sofrito, saute the vegetable and herb mixture in the oil, along with the ham and salt pork.
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Be sure that they saute and do not fry.
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Chopped stuffed olives and a pinch of dried oregano may be added to the sofrito before using it in a variety of Puerto Rican recipes
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 127.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.4g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 14.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 28.5g10%
- Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
- Sugars 12.7g
- Protein 4.2g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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