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Homemade Vegan Chorizo

Homemade Vegan Chorizo: Spicy, Flavorful, and So Easy!

Homemade Vegan Chorizo is a savory blend of spices to create a delicious and versatile plant-based alternative to traditional chorizo.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorised
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Chorizo Base
  • 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu Pressed for 30 minutes
  • 2 dried chiles Chile Guajillo Remove seeds and stems
  • 2 dried chiles Chile Ancho Remove seeds and stems
  • 1 dried chile Chile de Arbol Optional for less spice
  • 4 cloves Garlic Peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano Substitute with Mediterranean oregano if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 whole Cloves Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika Smoked paprika recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Freshly ground preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be substituted
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil Optional for cooking
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Finely chopped

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Tofu Press
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Press the tofu between plates or in a tofu press for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. Soak the chiles in boiling water for 15 minutes until softened.
  3. Blend the soaked chiles with garlic, oregano, cumin, whole cloves, paprika, coriander, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
  4. Crumble the pressed tofu into a bowl and mix with half of the blended marinade. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped mushrooms until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Combine the remaining marinade with the mushrooms, then fold in the marinated tofu and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Cook the mixture for an additional 7-8 minutes until browned, stirring frequently.
  8. Let the chorizo cool before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 6 months.

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