Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

Name: Copycat Chipotle Sofritas
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed (12 ounces); 1 to 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons tamari, or liquid aminos or soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 green bell pepper; 3-4 small chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce; 2-3 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar; 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, low-sodium vegetable broth, or 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water with 1/2 bouillon cube; salt

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Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4
Calories
161 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

Megan Wells

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Skip the long lines and high prices—these spicy, saucy sofritas bring the best of Chipotle right to your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

Servings

For Base:

1 package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed (12 ounces) do not use medium or soft/silken tofus for this recipe
1 to 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil canola or avocado oil work as well
1/2 medium yellow onion chopped, about 1/2 cup
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tamari, or liquid aminos or soy sauce

For Spice Mix:

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder

For Chipotle Adobo Sauce:

1 green bell pepper
3-4 small chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce
2-3 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 cup water, low-sodium vegetable broth, or 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water with 1/2 bouillon cube
salt to taste

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Instructions

Drain the tofu and press between a tofu press for 20-30 minutes. Or, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and weigh down with a heavy object, such as a filled kettle or heavy pan, to remove excess liquid.
Cut tofu into large cubes and add to a food processor. Pulse to break apart the tofu until crumbled.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the tofu, tamari, and spice mix. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
To make the chipotle sauce, add green bell pepper, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth, and salt together in a high-speed blender, stand mixer, or food processor.
If the adobo sauce is too thick, add and blend another 1/4 cup water to thin it out.
Pour sauce into the pan with the tofu.
Mix tofu and sauce, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. This allows the sofritas to braise for maximum flavor!
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 2507mg (104%) Potassium 423mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 723IU (14%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	161kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	2507mg	104%
Potassium	423mg	9%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	723IU	14%
Vitamin C	29mg	32%
Calcium	74mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%