Cajun Sofrito Ketchup

Total Prep Time: 25 minutes

Yields: 1-1/2 cups

Ingredients -

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
• 2 tsp Cajun spice blend
• 1 cup ketchup

Directions -

1. In a skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the green bell pepper and onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes and Cajun spice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the tomatoes have broken down, about 8 minutes.
3. Off the heat, stir in the ketchup.
4. Let cool, then transfer to a clean glass mason jar and place in refrigerator.

Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 1 week.

(Food & Wine August 2013)