Sofritas Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    201 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    South American

Sofritas Recipe

This Sofritas recipe is a spicy tofu dish that is packed with flavor and a delicious base for any Latin American dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 14 oz block extra firm tofu see Tip 1
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce see Tip 2
  • 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • lime juice for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Lightly oil the poblano pepper in olive oil and place on a sheet pan in your oven to broil for 5 minutes then flip and broil again on the other side.
  2. After the poblano has been removed from the oven and cooled, remove the stem and seeds and roughly chop into pieces to better fit into the blender.
  3. Next, heat a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the onions and a pinch of salt and cook until onions are caramelized, 3-5 minutes.
  4. Next add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Then add in the tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and a teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Add in the tomatoes and cook everything together until the tomatoes have softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. While the tomato mixture is cooking, cut the tofu into 4 cubes and squeeze out as much water as you can. From there crumble the tofu into pea sized pieces.
  7. Next, move the tomato mixture into the blender, add in the cooked poblano pepper and blend until roughly smooth and set aside.
  8. Heat another Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tofu in one layer to the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring. Then flip and continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the tofu has mostly browned.
  9. Then pour in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring. As it starts to thicken, lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 3-5 minutes until the tofu has soaked in the sauce flavor.
  10. Finally serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Tofu can be anywhere from 12-16 oz depending on what your local grocery store sells. This tofu can also be called "high-protein" instead of "firm" so either work.
  • Tip 2: If you want more spice added to this recipe then add in 2 chipotle peppers instead of just 1.
  • Storage and Reheating
  • You can store this recipe in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. If you are wanting to freeze your sofritas you can do so in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
  • To reheat this dish you can do so either on the stove top over medium high heat or in your microwave until everything has warmed through. If you are reheating on the stovetop you may want to add in a splash or two of water if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 4104mg (171%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 556IU (11%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 4104mg 171%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 556IU 11%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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