Description
Spicy Sofritas Tofu is a bold, plant-based dish made with crumbled tofu simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. Packed with flavor, it’s perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat while prepping ingredients.
- In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, garlic, onion, soy sauce, vinegar, spices, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and let it heat.
- Crumble tofu into the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes until lightly golden and crisp on edges.
- Pour chipotle sauce over the tofu and stir to combine.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot in tacos, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
- Use frozen-then-thawed tofu for a meatier texture.
- Marinate tofu in sauce for deeper flavor before cooking.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg