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Copycat Chipotle Sofritas
5 from 3 votes

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

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

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

Ingredients

For Base:
  • 1 package tofu do not use medium or soft/silken tofus for this recipe, extra firm, drained and pressed, 12 ounces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil canola or avocado oil work as well, or grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped, about 1/2 cup, medium
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or liquid aminos or soy sauce
For Spice Mix:
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
For Chipotle Adobo Sauce:
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce small, canned
  • 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 or low-sodium vegetable broth or 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water with 1/2 bouillon cube
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Cut tofu into large cubes and add to a food processor. Pulse to break apart the tofu until crumbled.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. If the adobo sauce is too thick, add and blend another 1/4 cup water to thin it out.
  6. Pour sauce into the pan with the tofu.
  7. Mix tofu and sauce, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. This allows the sofritas to braise for maximum flavor!
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.