Chipotle Style Tofu Sofritas (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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Chile peppers
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1 Roma tomato
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½ white onion
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2 cloves garlic
→ Sauces and Condiments
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3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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3 tbsp adobo sauce from the can
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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½ cup salsa of choice
→ Proteins
09 -
1 14-oz extra-firm tofu, drained, cut, and pressed
→ Spices and Seasonings
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2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ancho chili powder
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Salt to taste
→ Cooking Oils
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2 tbsp avocado oil
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Broil the peppers, tomato, onion, and garlic.
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Once charred, remove the skin from the peppers and transfer the charred vegetables to a food processor along with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, and salsa. Blend until smooth and set aside.
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Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu and crumble with the back of a spoon. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it starts to crisp, then add the cumin and ancho chili powder. Cook for another 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
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Mix the chipotle sauce with the tofu, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and the sauce has reduced.
# Additional Notes:
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This Sofritas recipe is inspired by Chipotle’s, meaty and packed with flavor, perfect for burritos or tacos.