sofritas recipe

You may never go back to Chipotle after trying this copycat Sofritas recipe! Meaty tofu crumbles are simmered in a deeply smoky and tangy sauce made from chile peppers and spices. It&#39;s deceptively healthy and truly the best vegan burrito bowl topping!

Sofritas

poblano pepper

olive oil

garlic cloves, (chopped)

tomato paste

cumin

Mexican oregano (or regular oregano)

ancho chile powder

kosher salt, (divided)

black pepper

roma tomatoes, (chopped)

chipotle pepper

red wine vinegar

(120 mL) water

Lime juice (to finish)

Broil the poblano pepper or green bell pepper. You have two options; the gas flame gets you a smokier flavor. No need to peel or remove the seeds when done.a. Broiler: Arrange an oven rack 6 inches underneath the broiler flame. Lightly oil the whole poblano pepper. Add the pepper to a sheet pan and broil for 5 minutes, flip, and repeat. Allow to cool a bit, then remove the stem and seeds inside.b. Gas flame: Cut the stem off from the pepper. Turn a gas burner to high heat. Use metal tongs to arrange the pepper on top of the flame. Using tongs, turn the pepper occasionally, about every minute, until the skin on all sides is blackened and blistered, about 4 minutes total, but do not allow it to turn to white ash or catch fire.

Cook the aromatics. Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in a medium nonstick frying pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just starting to get some color. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chile powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook until they’ve softened, about 5 minutes. Clean out the pan.***

While the onions are cooking, cut the tofu into 4 slabs. Squeeze out as much water as you can. Crumble tofu into small pieces, about the size of a blueberry. See the photo for reference.

Transfer the onion-tomato mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the broiled poblano pepper, chipotle peppers in adobo, vinegar, and water. Blend until relatively smooth. Taste the sauce, adding any sweetener as needed or more vinegar or salt.

Heat the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil in the frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tofu and spread out in a single packed layer and season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Allow to cook 2 to 3 minutes undisturbed. Flip and continue cooking for a total of 12 minutes, stirring only every 2 to 3 minutes, until most of the tofu is browned.

Pour in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. It’ll start to thicken, so turn the heat to medium or medium-low and cook for another 5 minutes, or until flavors have developed and tofu is saucy. If it gets too thick, add a few splashes of water.

Taste, adjusting seasonings as needed. If it’s a bit tangy, add a pinch of organic brown or cane sugar. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.

Bring the vibrant flavors of Chipotle to your own kitchen with this copycat sofritas recipe! The only difference is that this version is even better than the original. Use it for tacos, burrito bowls, and so much more!

Easy Sofritas Recipe (That's Better Than Chipotle)

(1 large block) extra-firm tofu

olive oil (divided)

onion

garlic

smoked paprika

Mexican oregano

chipotles in adobo (plus 2 tablespoons adobo)

tomato (chopped)

vegetable broth

salt

lime juice (or vinegar)

Press the tofu in a tofu press, or wrap it in a towel and press it between a hard surface with a cast-iron skillet on top for 25-30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).

Once it&rsquo;s pressed, crumble it into small pieces and set aside.

Tofu

Roast the poblano, either over a gas flame, in a cast-iron skillet, or in the oven until blackened on all sides. Once blackened, add it to a freezer bag or a bowl with plastic wrap overtop to steam for about 10-15 minutes.

Open the bag and remove the blistered skin. Cut off the stem end, but don&rsquo;t worry about removing all of the seeds unless you&rsquo;re sensitive to spice. You can rip or slice the poblano into strips to make blending easier.

Poblano pepper

Heat 1 &frac12; tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium. Once hot, add the diced onions and saut&eacute; them for ~4 minutes until translucent.

Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the smoked paprika, cumin, Mexican oregano, and ancho chile powder, stirring to open up the spices.

Mix in the tomato paste, chipotle peppers, and adobo. Then add the chopped tomato and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until the tomatoes are tender.

Aromatics

Transfer the tomato mixture to a food processor. Deglaze the pan with the vegetable broth, scraping up all the little bits left behind.

Add the vegetable broth to the food processor, along with salt and pepper and the poblano strips. Blend or pulse until the mixture is fairly smooth with a few chunks remaining. You can also blend it until it&rsquo;s fully smooth if you prefer.

Blend

Heat the other 1 &frac12; tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the crumbled tofu in a single layer.

Let it cook, without stirring, for 3-4 minutes to brown it. Stir and repeat the same process until each side is golden brown (about 12 minutes total).

Pour in the sofritas sauce, stirring to combine. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 more minutes to thicken the sauce and meld the flavors.

Taste and adjust the seasonings, then add a squeeze of lime to finish the sofritas off. Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads. Happy eating!

Assembly

what a flavourful and delicious recipe. I printed so i can make it tomorro!

This is such a great recipe. My daughter in law is vegan so I decided to give it a try while they visited. Two thumbs up from everyone!

I love the way you guys substitute tofu for meat. It is so well done. I am a spice and heat type gal, so this really worked! Oh, I used it for lettuce wraps. I was delicious!

So much flavor! Love this version of sofritas.

So many delicious ways to enjoy this flavourful sofritas recipe. A great alternative to a meat-based dish. Tacos, pasta and more with this is great.

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