Chipotle Sofritas (Vegan Tofu) (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 blocks extra-firm tofu (14 oz each), pressed and drained
- •- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- •- 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
- •- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- •- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- •- 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- •- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- •- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- •- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •- 1/4 cup water
- •- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 11. Crumble tofu into small, uneven pieces using hands, mimicking ground meat texture.
- 22. Heat olive oil in large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 33. Sauté diced onions until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 6-7 minutes.
- 44. Add minced garlic, cook until fragrant, approximately 45 seconds.
- 55. Introduce crumbled tofu to skillet, breaking into smaller chunks while cooking.
- 66. Stir in chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, and dried spices.
- 77. Pour water to help create sauce, reduce heat to medium-low.
- 88. Simmer and stir occasionally, allowing flavors to develop and liquid to reduce, about 12-15 minutes.
- 99. Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
- 1010. Finish with chopped cilantro, serve hot.