Sofritas Recipe

This Sofritas recipe is inspired by Chipotle’s and is easier to make than you think! Meaty and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for burritos, tacos, and more.

Course Main Course, Meatless Recipes, Vegan Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

1 to 3 chile peppers
1 Roma tomato
1/2 white onion
2 cloves garlic
3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tbsp adobo sauce from the can
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup salsa of choice
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu drained, cut, and pressed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ancho chile powder
Salt to taste

Instructions

Broil the peppers, tomato, onion, and garlic.
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.
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.
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.

Notes

For the perfect meaty texture, press the tofu to remove excess water! Drain and cut the block of tofu into 1/2-inch slices, place them between paper towels, and put a heavy object like a baking sheet on top for 10 minutes.
Don't skip broiling the veggies for that signature smoky undertone! You can preheat the broiler to High or just hold the vegetables with tongs over the flame on a gas range until they're charred and blistered.
Leftover vegan Sofritas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, spread them out in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat until warmed through. If it looks too dry, sprinkle additional water.

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