Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe

Chipotle sofritas served as a burrito bowl with rice, salsa, black beans and corn salsa.

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 199kcal

Author Kanan

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.

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