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May 28, 2020

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

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You’re going to L-O-V-E this knock-off, EASY copycat chipotle sofritas recipe! The perfectly spicy, plant-based protein for burritos, bowls, salads, and tacos. 

spicy chipotle sauce and tofu in a silver pan on a gray background.

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Chipotle is the best, is there a better fast-casual restaurant? Panera is up there, too. I can’t help but hit up a fast casual spot with the kids when we travel or go out for the day.  When we moved to the desert, almost an hour away from Palm Springs, I didn’t think I’d get to go to my beloved fast-casual joints very often.  I don’t. Maybe once a month.  

But if it weren’t for this experience, I wouldn’t have developed a copycat Chipotle Sofritas recipe that so closely resembles the real thing.  These sofritas are spicy, sauce, chewy, and freakin’ awesome (and easy). Even if you think you don’t like tofu, I urge you to give these a try. 

close up shot of spicy sofritas tofu just like at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

EASIEST RECIPE FOR CHIPOTLE SOFRITAS AT HOME

This is truly the easiest way to make sofritas as home, that taste much like the original. 

You’ll need:

  • Firm tofu
  • A little olive oil
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (we’re using the peppers and the sauce!)
  • Garlic cloves
  • A roma tomato
  • 1 small onion
  • Some spices (cumin, chili, coriander, + oregano)
  • Veggie broth
  • Salsa verde/green salsa

These are things I keep mostly stocked at all times, and after you try this recipe–you will, too.

A showcase of the final sofritas recipe--chopped tofu in a thick chipotle sauce.

BEST TOFU BRAND

I swear, week after week I’m talking about how much I love Trader Joe’s for certain things, and I’m about to do it again…

My favorite brand of tofu for making sofritas is Trader Joe’s Firm Tofu. I’m not being paid to promote this brand in any way, it’s just truly my favorite.  It’s easy to press and it’s (as the name says) very firm.  It doesn’t take a whole lot of pressing.

PRESS YOUR TOFU

Don’t forget to press your tofu, you really can’t skip this step. Sofritas is known for its chewy bites, and if it’s not pressed properly, it’ll end up more like a soggy stew than the classic sofritas we know and love.

Now that you’re convinced, here’s how I press my tofu:

Simply wrap the tofu in a clean towel, place it on a cutting board, and place something heavy on top (such as a cast iron skillet or even a dutch oven). If you don’t have those, simply use any pan you have and place soup cans on top or heavy books.  

You could also invest in a tofu press, like this one. 

Press your tofu for at least 30 minutes.

vegan tofu meat in a spicy chipotle sauce in a silver pan with a wooden spoon.

HOW TO MAKE SOFRITAS SAUCE

In a blender, you’ll be combining the chipotles, adobo, garlic cloves, roma tomato, onion and spices until it’s smooth.

PAN FRY THE TOFU, ADD THE SAUCE

You don’t need a lot of oil here, but you’ll need some.  Two tablespoons should be enough, I like to use extra virgin olive oil, but any neutral tasting oil will work.  Turn your pan onto medium heat.   

Slice the tofu into ½ inch sticks and place them into the pan. Fry on each side for a few minutes.

HELPFUL TOOLS + INGREDIENTS

Tofu Press

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IF YOU LOVE THIS RECIPE

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photo of vegan sofritas that taste just like Chipotle's

Copycat Sofritas

Lauren
Just like Chipotle's popular vegan option, this tofu sofritas recipe is slightly spicy, perfectly delicious, and perfect for burritos, salads, or bowls!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4 people
Calories 51 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE TOFU

  • 1 14 oz package of firm tofu *pressed + sliced into 8 strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

FOR THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 1 small onion
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp oregano

TO MAKE THE SOFRITAS

  • 3/4 cup veggie broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde *mild or spicy

Instructions
 

FOR THE TOFU

  • Press your tofu for 30 minutes, simply slice the tofu in half lengthwise, wrap in a clean towel, place on a rack, and place something heavy (like a cast iron skillet) on top.
  • Slice your tofu into 8 equal strips, then add it to a pan over medium heat with olive oil. Fry on each side until the outsides are somewhat crispy. This should take about ten minutes.

FOR THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE

  • In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic cloves, roma tomato, onion, and spices. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Add the fried tofu to the blender and pulse a couple of times until it's chopped into small bits. Be careful not to over blend, you can always chop a few larger pieces with the back of a wooden spoon once it's transfered back to the pan, you can't repair over-blended tofu.
    chipotle sofritas in a blender with chipotle sauce

FOR THE SOFRITAS

  • Add the veggie broth, salsa verde, and contents of the blender to the pan and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce is reduced.

Notes

Leftovers will save in the fridge for up to five days. 
Nutrition facts are calculated automatically and may contain inaccuracies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1767mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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