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Sofritas

Make Chipotle-style sofritas at home with this easy copycat recipe. Crispy tofu crumbles coated in a smoky, spicy sauce - perfect for burrito bowls, burritos, and tacos!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 16 ounces super firm tofu
  • lime wedges, for garnish
  • chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Set an oven rack directly underneath the broiler and turn the broiler on.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Add the tomatoes, poblano pepper, onion, and garlic to the baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
  3. Roast the vegetables under the broiler for 5-7 minutes until the skins are charred and blackened. Take the garlic cloves out and transfer them to a small plate. Flip the remaining vegetables over and roast for another 5-7 minutes until the skins are charred and blackened.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and loosely cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep in some of the heat and help it steam. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Peel and rub off the charred skin on the poblano pepper, then discard the stem, slice it open, and remove the seeds.
  6. Add the roasted tomatoes, poblano, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chili powder, salt, and cumin to a food processor. Pulse until the sauce reaches the consistency of a chunky salsa.
  7. Cut the block of tofu into 4 large squares. Gently but firmly press down on the tofu squares with paper towels to release as much excess moisture as possible.
  8. Crumble the tofu into small bite-sized chunks with your hands.
  9. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in one single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes undisturbed. Flip the tofu and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Add the sauce to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld all the flavors together.
  11. Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice. Serve in burrito bowls or burritos.

Notes

  • Super firm tofu might also be called “high protein” based on the brand. If you can’t find super firm, you can use extra firm tofu, but you’ll need to do a few extra steps. To use extra firm tofu, crumble them in larger pieces and toss in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and a dash of kosher salt to help it get a crispier consistency.
  • The tofu will get a better texture the less you stir it. Cooking it undisturbed for a few minutes at a time helps it develop a crispy crust.
  • To make this less spicy, reduce the amount of chipotle peppers. To make it more spicy, add more chipotles.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Sodium 1256mg (52%) Potassium 366mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 1256mg 52%
Potassium 366mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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