Sofritas Recipe
This Sofritas recipe is a spicy tofu dish that is packed with flavor and a delicious base for any Latin American dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 poblano pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
- ground black pepper to taste
- 14 oz block extra firm tofu see Tip 1
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce see Tip 2
- 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly oil the poblano pepper in olive oil and place on a sheet pan in your oven to broil for 5 minutes then flip and broil again on the other side.
- After the poblano has been removed from the oven and cooled, remove the stem and seeds and roughly chop into pieces to better fit into the blender.
- Next, heat a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the onions and a pinch of salt and cook until onions are caramelized, 3-5 minutes.
- Next add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Then add in the tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and a teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Add in the tomatoes and cook everything together until the tomatoes have softened, about 5 minutes.
- While the tomato mixture is cooking, cut the tofu into 4 cubes and squeeze out as much water as you can. From there crumble the tofu into pea sized pieces.
- Next, move the tomato mixture into the blender, add in the cooked poblano pepper and blend until roughly smooth and set aside.
- Heat another Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tofu in one layer to the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring. Then flip and continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the tofu has mostly browned.
- Then pour in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring. As it starts to thicken, lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 3-5 minutes until the tofu has soaked in the sauce flavor.
- Finally serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Tip 1: Tofu can be anywhere from 12-16 oz depending on what your local grocery store sells. This tofu can also be called "high-protein" instead of "firm" so either work.
Tip 2: If you want more spice added to this recipe then add in 2 chipotle peppers instead of just 1.
Storage and Reheating
You can store this recipe in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. If you are wanting to freeze your sofritas you can do so in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
To reheat this dish you can do so either on the stove top over medium high heat or in your microwave until everything has warmed through. If you are reheating on the stovetop you may want to add in a splash or two of water if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 4104mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg
