Mirepoix Recipe Video

The mirepoix is the base for a variety of meat, fish or vegetable dishes: making a perfect soffritto is very easy!

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots1 Medium, dice
 Celery stalk1 Medium, dice
 Onion1 Large, dice
 White wine/Water50 Milliliter
 Extra virgin olive oil To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 52 Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.38 g0.58%

Saturated Fat 0.06 g0.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 22.3 mg0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g3.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.7%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 1 g2.2%

Vitamin A 51.9% Vitamin C 11.6%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Peel and cut the onion, carrots & celery stalk into small dices and keep it aside.

MAKING
2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan, then add the diced vegetables; sauté on a low flame for at least 15 minutes, until the onion is transparent.
3. The mirepoix is ready. After dicing the vegetables, you can pat them dry with a cloth and freeze in a freezer bag.

SERVING
4. Use as needed.
TIPS
You can reduce the cooking time by adding white wine or water.
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