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Looking down on a bowl of greens topped with rice, sofritas, and sliced avocados. There are tortilla chips by the plate too.
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Sofritas

Make this simple sofritas recipe of braised tofu and add it to your favorite vegan tacos, taco salads, burritos, burrito bowls, and more!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 102kcal

Ingredients

For the Tofu

  • 15 oz container extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Pablano Sauce

  • 4.5 oz can chopped green chiles mild
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers, canned in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes juices drained

Instructions

For the tofu

  • Remove the tofu from the tub and drain the fluid. To press the tofu, wrap in a kitchen towel, and place on a plate with something heavy on top of it, like a pot or a plate with something heavy on top. Allow it to sit for 15 to 20 minutes to remove excess liquid. Alternatively, use a tofu press. Once, it's pressed, cut the tofu into several slices.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and tofu slices. Cook for several minutes, to allow the tofu to release its juices, about 5 minutes. (Depending on how pressed the tofu is, there may be more or less juice in this stage). Use a spatula to break tofu down into smaller pieces. Continue cooking the tofu for another 5 minutes.

For the Sauce

  • As the tofu cooks, add the sauce ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse several times in short bursts. The goal is to create a sauce with some texture, not to make it completely smooth.
  • Add the sauce to a skillet with the tofu. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the liquid reduces and the sauce thickens.
  • Use a spatula or potato masher to mash the tofu as it cooks. Simmer for 10 minutes or so, until it's thickened and heated through.
  • Serve sofritas on soft tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or salads. Top with shredded lettuce, vegan cheese, avocados, and salsa.

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Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 612IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg