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Chipotle Sofritas

A quick and easy homemade version of Chipotle's delicious Sofritas, made with flavorful crumbled tofu and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 14 oz firm tofu Can substitute with extra-firm tofu.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Crumble it into small pieces that resemble minced meat.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the crumbled tofu, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, soy sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
  5. Stir well to combine and evenly coat the tofu.
  6. Cook until heated through, letting the flavors meld together, about 5-7 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro for that added burst of flavor.

Notes

This dish is versatile; use it in burritos, salads, or bowls. Adjust chipotle for desired heat level. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.