Chipotle Sofritas
Scrambled Tofu in Chipotle and Roasted Poblano Sofrito
Every one loved Shredded Spicy Tofu recipe I posted few months back. I promised to share one more sofritas recipe which will make you forget Chipotle Mexican Grill vegan sofritas (ok, this recipe is so close to Chipotle sofritas that you will start making'em at home very so often).
While cooking chipotle sofritas, my house was smelling like I am dinning at Mexican Grill and eating sofritas with white cilantro rice, roasted tomatillo salsa and sour cream. Super Yummy!! My all-time favorite.
Organic tofu marinated in chipotle chilies, roasted poblanos and a blend of aromatic spices. Even after using two kinds of peppers, sofritas are not very spicy but very flavorful and delicious.
For vegetarians, this is a great addition by Chipotle Mexican Grill which you can make at home and wow your friends.
Update October 16, 2014- On popular demand, I have added a new Chipotle Sofritas Recipe which is sauce-y like chipotle's, also less spicy like chipotle's, and made with ONLY natural find-at-home ingredients, no tajin this time (as promised). Check it out!
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Update Feb 26, 2014 - Chipotle Sofritas is close to Mexican Grill Sofritas in taste. If you also care for texture, try this new recipe, Chipotle Mexican Grill – Braised Chipotle Sofritas Recipe
Update Feb 11, 2014 - Everyone loved Chipotle Sofritas and asked me for more Sofritas recipes. On repeated demand, I have added another Sofritas recipe, very close to Spicy Chipotle Mexican Grill Sofritas but in Verde Style . Scrambled tofu marinated in roasted poblanos, lime, cilantro and a blend of aromatic spices. check it out.
Updated: On popular demand, I have made a special post for y'all, covering many recipes of Chipotle's Mexican Grill.
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Update (April-16-2018): Now, you can make Chipotle Adobo Sauce at home with my new recipe. All you need is dried chipotle peppers and some basic pantry ingredients. Follow Chipotle Adobo Sauce recipe link.
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Chipotle Sofritas
Ingredients
Directions
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1. Marinade - In a blender or hand blender's jar, add 1/4 cup Chipotle in Adobo sauce.2. Marinade - Add roasted poblano peppers, oregano, salt, roasted cumin powder, Tajin Seasoning and 2 tbsp oil.
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3. Marinade - Blend it using hand blender or in a food processor to make paste. If mixture is thick add a little more oil ( 1 tsp at a time)4. Drain Tofu and pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, scramble tofu using clean hands. I scrambled it fully, you can even leave it little chunkier if you like.
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5. Add 2 tbsp of marinade per 10 oz (0.5 lb) and mix well. Taste and adjust salt in tofu. I initially added 4 tbsp marinade, tasted and then added 1 more tbsp. (depends on how spicy you like) 5 tbsp keep it mild spicy. Marinade for 1 to 2 hours. You can even leave overnight and cook the next day for even better flavor.6. Cook Sofritas - Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan, add marinated tofu and saute for 4-6 minutes. Sauteing Sofritas make my home smell like Chipotle Mexican Grill, really delicious. Transfer to serving bowl, serve hot with rice, sour cream and salsa verde.
Savita's Notes:
I paired my Chipotle Sofritas with homemade roasted tomatillo salsa and cilantro, sweet pea rice. Sofrito Chipotle Marinade will stay good in refrigerator, in an airtight container for 1 week.© Chef De Home. Post content including video and photos are copyright protected.
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44 Responses
Tiffany
Substituted tofu with potatoes and it was a big hit!Savita
That sounds awesome! You know, today I shared sofritas and vegetables enchiladas but never thought to use potatoes. On my to-try list! I bet these tasted good! Thanks for sharing your experience, Tiffany!Tiffany
Have you ever tried replacing the tofu with potatoes? I think I might try that today. Thanks for the recipe, girl!Savita
No, I never tried potatoes. Great idea!Maria Hagis-Rodrigue
Loved the recipe! It was simple to make. We had a Make-Your-Own-Burrito night, and the sofritas was a hit!Savita
Hi Maria, I'm glad you enjoyed Sofritas so much. Thanks for sharing lovely feedback. Indeed, sofritas is very easy to make. Cheers! -SavitaJessica
We loved this recipe - even the super picky, 'I-will-never-eat-tofu' hubby! It went great in a homemade burrito bowl with brown rice, black beans, corn, lettuce, cilantro and homemade salsa. Our house loves spicy food so we used all of the marinade with a 14 oz. package of tofu. Turned out fantastic!Savita
Hi Jessica, I'm glad your family enjoyed sofritas so much! Honestly, this is one of very the few ways my husband eats tofu too :) Thank you so much for taking time to write. -savitaKatie
I've made this twice now with chipotle style burrito bowls and I enjoy it very much. I ended up using about 6 tbsp of the sauce and marinated overnight and still didn't think it was quite saucy enough. I think I'll try your saucier version of this recipe time. Regardless, it's still the closest flavor-wise to the real thing. Thank you!Savita
Katie, I'm glad you enjoying sofritas. If you looking for saucy sofritas, I highly recommend my new recipe. You will love it. I hope you get chance to try it soon! enjoy!Janet Bareiss
This is my third time using your recipe. Love it.Savita
Janet, I'm glad you enjoy Sofritas! Indeed this recipe always makes me very happy! thanks for leaving some feedback. I appreciate it.Courtney
Wow! Thank you so much for this recipe! Unbelievably good!!! In fact, my husband loves it so much that I always have to make a double batch, and he's asked for it in steady rotation. Bonus- it's super easy to make! Major win!! Thanks again :DSavita
Hi Courtney, I'm glad your family enjoy sofritas so much. Same is mine! :) Thanks for taking time share your thoughts! Happy Holiday Season to you and your loved ones. -SavitaDebdolle
I can't wait to make this. Has anybody tried freezing leftovers?Savita
Hi Debdolle, I have never tried freezing tofu sofritas but sauce can stay good in refrigerator for 1 week and in freezer for 1 month. I hope you enjoy when you try.Marni
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SofritasNnyl
I've made this several times...one of my favorite tofu recipes. Works great on salad greens with guacamole, sour cream, and sometimes a little homemade queso blanco.Savita
Nnyl, thanks! I'm glad you enjoy chipotle sofritas so much!Dawn
YummySavita
thanks, Dawn! I can tell my Chipotle Sofritas recipe has made to your kitchen! :)Veronica
GreatSavita
thanks, Veronica! Looks like you enjoyed Chipotle Sofritas! :)gigi
nice, will cook this weekSavita
I hope you like it when you try, Gigi!gigi
sounds yummyMarsha
I modified it because missing piblamos but this was delicious will make it again Fo sho!!!Savita
Marsha, seems like you too are Sofritas fan like me :) I'm glad recipe turned out good for you. Thanks for talking time to let me know. Have a great day.