Description
Spice up your next meal with this flavorful Tofu Sofritas recipe! Made with crumbled tofu simmered in a smoky, savory sauce, it’s the perfect plant-based option for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow or red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo + 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 16oz extra firm tofu, crumbled
- Fresh lime & cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt and cook for one minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and continue to cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the chipotle peppers and water. Blend until mostly smooth.
- In a large skillet add the remaining olive oil and add the crumbled tofu.
- Cook the tofu over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring once, halfway through cooking.
- Add the sauce and stir to coat the tofu.
- Continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce has been absorbed.
- Season with lime juice and fresh cilantro, then serve.