Sofrito de Verduras

Sofrito de Verduras is a vibrant and flavorful Spanish side dish made with a medley of fresh vegetables, slowly simmered to enhance their natural sweetness. This dish serves as a perfect accompaniment to a variety of main courses, bringing a taste of Spain to your table.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1, diced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 large, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced red and green bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Incorporate the diced carrot and zucchini, cooking for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Add the diced tomato, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• High in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion.

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