Best Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Salad Recipes

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CHIPOTLE SOFRITAS (COPYCAT)



Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat) image

This Chipotle Sofritas recipe tastes just like the original! Shredded tofu braised in spices makes a great vegan option for burritos, tacos, and salads.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium green bell pepper ((about 1/2 cup))
1 medium tomato (quartered)
1/2 medium onion (quartered)
1/2 cup water (plus additional water as needed for braising the tofu)
2 chipotle chilies (plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce)
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ((see notes))
1/2 teaspoon Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (or rice bran oil)
1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu (pressed, cut into 8 slices (see notes))

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine bell pepper, tomato, onion, water, chipotle chilies and adobo sauce, garlic, red wine vinegar, ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Pulse until the marinade is slightly chunky and thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary, carefully place the tofu in the pan, flip occasionally, and cook until the tofu is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Roughly chop the tofu, or pulse the tofu in a food processor until the tofu is roughly in 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a bowl and add the marinade. Cover and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • To cook the tofu, heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the marinated tofu and any remaining marinade. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Add additional water to desired consistency. (I like there to be additional liquid for serving.) Reduce to simmering. Cook until the tofu throughout heated, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE SOFRITAS SALAD



Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Salad image

Chipotle went vegan and made a meat-free topping, and it was a huge hit! So popular, in fact this is the recipe that everyone wants to be able to make at home. Vegetarians rejoice!

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu
1 (7 1/16 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, 2 chipotle peppers chopped, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, reserved
2 garlic cloves
1 3/4 cups salsa, divided
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 cups green leaf lettuce
3/4 cup pinto beans
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
3/4 cup guacamole

Steps:

  • Press Tofu:.
  • Wrap each block of tofu in two layers of paper towels place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a double layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Top tofu with another baking sheet and press down firmly. Weigh down with heavy cans; let stand until tofu has released excess liquid, at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour. Remove tofu from baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels. Into a large bowl, crumble tofu into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
  • To the bowl of a food processor or blender, add chipotle peppers, chipotle sauce, garlic, 3/4 cup salsa, honey, salt, pepper, and, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Process on medium until the sofritas sauce is smooth and completely combined.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the tofu, stir only a few times, so the tofu browns well about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove tofu from skillet; set aside. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet; cook remaining tofu. Once the second batch of tofu is browned, combine the first batch of browned tofu in skillet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 2021.3, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 28.2

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