Copycat Chipotle Sofritas
Chipotle Sofritas is a flavorful and hearty dish that brings the authentic taste of Chipotle Mexican Grill to your kitchen. With its smoky and slightly tangy flavors, this vegetarian delight offers a meaty texture without the meat, making it a favorite for vegetarians and meat lovers.
A delightful blend of crumbled tofu, smoky chipotle chili, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Perfect for those who crave the taste of Chipotle’s Sofritas but prefer a homemade touch.
You’ll Love This Chipotle Sofritas Recipe
- Taste: This Chipotle Sofritas has a savory, smoky, and a little spicy taste, thanks to the combination of the chipotle peppers and spices used.
- Texture: The texture of this recipe is very similar to ground meat. That’s because of the crumbled tofu.
Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly: For those following a vegan or vegetarian diet, the sofritas provide a protein-rich, entirely plant-based option.
Healthy Option: Tofu being the main ingredient in this recipe, is relatively low in calories and fat, making sofritas a good choice for those watching their calorie intake. Not to forget, it is rich in protein.
Versatile: Sofritas is a versatile dish; you can use it in many different ways.
Ingredient Notes
Here is the pic of the ingredients you’ll need to make this copycat chipotle sofritas recipe.
- Tofu: We’re using extra firm tofu, ensuring a meaty texture. It’s essential to press it well to eliminate any excess moisture.
- Chipotle Chili Powder: This special ingredient gives the Sofritas its signature taste. If you can’t find it, regular chili powder will do. One pepper should suffice if you have canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Herbs and spices: adding herbs and spices like oregano, cumin, and black pepper adds aroma, warmth, and kick to the dish.
- Poblano & Green Pepper: These peppers add a touch of mild heat and a depth of flavor to the sofritas recipe.
- Tomatoes and tomato Paste: This will enhance the richness and color of the sauce, making it even more delightful.
- Vinegar: Vinegar adds a tart and acts as a flavor enhancer. It also adds complexity to the dish.
How To Make Sofritas Recipe? (Pics)
Prep: Press the tofu by placing it between paper or kitchen towels. Put a heavy object on top. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to remove moisture.
1, 2) In a pan, heat two tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Add onions, green pepper, and poblano pepper. Add a pinch of salt and cook until the vegetables soften.
3, 4) Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
5, 6) Add the tomatoes and cook until they’re soft.
7, 8) Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Cook until you see oil separating from the mix.
9, 10) Let it cool, then blend with ½ cup of water until smooth.
11) After pressing tofu, break it into pieces (do not crumble too much).
12) Clean the pan, heat remaining one tablespoon of oil, and fry the tofu pieces until they turn light gold.
13, 14) Pour in the blended sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is well-coated and the sauce thickens.
15) Finish by stirring in the vinegar.
Tips To Make BEST Chipotle Sofritas
- Don’t crumble the tofu too much, or it will become mushy. Instead, Aim for small, bite-sized chunks.
- Tofu substitutes: consider using tempeh, soy curls, or jackfruit.
- I have used White distilled vinegar but feel free to use apple cider vinegar or any other type you have at home. However, note that the quantity may vary. You can adjust it to your liking.
Storage Instructions
- You can prepare sofritas ahead of time or store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dish might turn slightly watery over time, so I prefer you finish the leftover in a day or two.
- Freeze Sofritas in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat refrigerated sofritas in the microwave or over the stovetop. To reheat frozen sofritas, thaw them overnight and reheat them over the stovetop to remove extra moisture.
Serving Ideas For Sofritas
- Burrito Bowl: Create a hearty bowl by serving chipotle sofritas over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice. Top with black beans, salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
- Tacos: Fill taco shells with sofritas, and top with your favorite taco toppings.
- Burritos: Wrap sofritas in a large tortilla with beans, rice, veggies, and your choice of toppings. Roll it up into a satisfying burrito.
- Quesadillas: Make delicious quesadillas by spreading sofritas over a tortilla.
- Enchiladas: Fill tortillas with sofritas, roll them up, and place them in a baking dish. Top with enchilada sauce and cheese, then bake until bubbly.
- Nachos: Layer tortilla chips with sofritas, black beans, jalapeños, and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, then top with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
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Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe
US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
Ingredients
- 16 oz Extra firm tofu, crumbled into chunks
- 2 + 1 tablespoons Oil
- 1 small Red onion, ~ ¾ cup chopped
- 4-5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Poblano Pepper, stem, seeds removed, chopped finely
- ½ cup Capsicum (Green bell pepper), finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, ~ 1 cup chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ½ cup water, to grind into paste
- 1 teaspoon White distilled vinegar
Instructions
- Press the tofu by placing it between paper or kitchen towels. Put a heavy object on top. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to remove moisture. Afterwards, break it into pieces. Keep it aside.
- In a pan, heat two tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Add onions, green pepper, and poblano pepper. Add a pinch of salt and cook until the vegetables soften.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they’re soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Cook until you see oil separating from the mix.
- Let it cool, then blend with ½ cup of water until smooth.
- Clean the pan, heat remaining one tablespoon of oil, and fry the tofu pieces until they turn light gold.
- Pour in the blended sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is well-coated and the sauce thickens.
- Finish by stirring in the vinegar.
Notes
- Don’t crumble the tofu too much, or it will become mushy. Instead, Aim for small, bite-sized chunks for making this chipotle sofritas recipe.
- Tofu substitutes: consider using tempeh, soy curls, or jackfruit.
