Cuban sofrito is the aromatic base of Cuban recipes. It typically consists of green bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Other secondary ingredients include tomatoes, pimientos, chorizo, ham, spices, and herbs. Recipes that use sofrito includes picadillo, arroz con pollo, Cuban beans, rice, soups, stews, beef, chicken, seafood, and more!
Add diced green peppers and diced onions. Sauté for 5 minutes then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir to combine remaining ingredients and spices based on the recipe you're making and sauté them for 1-2 minutes before continuing with the rest of the recipe. See notes for recipe suggestions.
Personally, I don't like to make Cuban sofrito ahead of time because different recipes call for different types of sofrito as I explained in the blog post above.I do, however, like to prep the sofrito by chopping the trifecta (onions, peppers, and garlic) and transferring it into an airtight container. This way you have, at least, some of the veggies prepped before moving forward with the rest of the recipe.