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Sofritas (Tofu Chipotle Copycat)
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Sofritas (Tofu Chipotle Copycat)

Sofritas is a popular Chipotle copycat recipe made with tofu, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Enjoy in a rice bowl with guacamole and salsa - or use it to replace ground pork, beef, chicken, or turkey in your favorite Mexican dishes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For tofu:
  • 16 ounces tofu super-firm, organic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground, fresh
For sauce:
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 4 garlic minced, large cloves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Serve with (all optional)
  • rice
  • guacamole
  • red onion pickled
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Break tofu into pieces and set aside. If you are using super-firm tofu as specified in the recipe, then there is no need to strain it further. If using soft tofu, be sure to strain it first - press out the tofu by placing a heavy object over tofu, like a skillet, and let drain for 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Place broken tofu in a large bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and shake the bowl until tofu is evenly coated. Transfer tofu to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven.
  4. In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients for sauce, but use only half the broth in this step. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  5. In a large saute pan over medium heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add prepared sauce and the rest of the vegetable broth to make it a little saucy. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add baked chopped tofu and continue to simmer for 10 minutes, until tofu is crispy and sauce is mostly reduced. Taste and add a bit more salt and pepper, if desired.
  6. Serve in rice bowls with pickled red onion, guacamole, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g (88%) Sodium 891mg (37%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Sodium 891mg 37%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%

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