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Chipotle Sofritas: Discover This Flavorful Tofu Recipe!

Chipotle Sofritas is a flavorful tofu recipe that combines spices and chipotle peppers for a delicious plant-based dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced (plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Once pressed, crumble the tofu into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  5. Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown.
  6. Mix in the minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  7. Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10.5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
  • Serve the sofritas in tacos, burritos, or over rice for a complete meal, and top with avocado or your favorite salsa for added flavor.

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