Description
Spicy Sofritas Tofu is a flavorful and protein-packed vegan dish inspired by Mexican cuisine. Crumbled tofu is cooked with a spicy blend of chipotle, cumin, and chili powder, creating a versatile filling for tacos, burritos, bowls, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 ounces) firm or extra-firm tofu (pressed and crumbled)
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (minced)
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from chipotle can)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Press and crumble the tofu.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion until softened, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Tofu: Add crumbled tofu to the skillet, brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Broth Mixture: Whisk vegetable broth, tomato paste, and lime juice.
- Simmer: Pour broth mixture over tofu, simmer until absorbed.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve sofritas in tacos, burritos, bowls, or salads.
- For extra spice, increase chipotle peppers or add cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
