Sofrito
8 servings

3/4	cup peanut oil
1	cup medium diced, seeded green bell pepper
1	cup medium diced, seeded mild green chilies
3	cups medium diced onions
1/3	cup minced garlic
8	sprigs cilantro
1	teaspoon oregano
1	cup medium diced cooked ham
1/4	teaspoon powdered saffron, or ground annatto seed
 
Combine one-third of the peanut oil, bell peppers, chilies, 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 
heat.  Sprinkle with powdered saffron or annatto 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.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 263 - Calories from Fat 205
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 78%, Protein 7%, Carbohydrate 15%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 4g, 
Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 222mg, Total Carbohydrate 10g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 
0g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 120 units, Vitamin C 23 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 
units 

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