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Easy Sofritas Tacos

Food, Healthy, Hot, Meal Ideas, Savory
By Emma Chapman

Easy Sofritas Tacos (via abeautifulmess.com) I am an avid Chipotle lover. The restaurant and the pepper. So I was way into their sofrita protein option because it gave me another vegetarian choice. This recipe is very much inspired by their spicy tofu creation…although I do not know their recipe and this isn’t exactly a “copycat” version per se. This is just an easy way to make something similar at home.

Easy Sofritas Tacos (via abeautifulmess.com) I love how tacos can be so versatile. And to me, there’s no better summer weeknight meal than quick tacos. YUM! Double points because it’s delicious as well as pretty healthy. If you wanted to make these even lighter, you could easily swap out the flour shells for lettuce wraps and get some extra veggies in there! Do what you will, but no matter what, DO make these soon.

Sofritas marinadeEasy Sofritas Tacos, serves 2-3.

14 oz. extra firm tofu
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 jalapeño, seeds and veins removed
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup water
lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro for garnish
sour cream or shredded cheese
taco shells (or big lettuce leaves…up to you)

Begin by draining the tofu. We’re looking to get a crispy exterior so we get some texture to our filling. I will usually drain my tofu from the packaging liquid, cover it with paper towels on top and bottom, place it between two plates, and then place something slightly heavy on top to press out more liquid.

How to drain tofuHere you can see my high tech tofu press. Ha!

Then slice the tofu in half lengthwise (making two large, thin squares). Pan fry these in a little olive oil for about five minutes on each side so they crisp. Then let them drain on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.

While those cook, you can prep your sauce/marinade. In a food processor, combine the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, jalapeño, garlic, taco seasoning, brown sugar and water. Pulse until well combined.

Sofritas tacos recipeCube or shred the cooked tofu. Now cook in the pepper sauce over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the liquid begins to reduce and become thicker. While that cooks, prep your taco toppings because you’re just about done!

Easy Sofritas Tacos (via abeautifulmess.com)Assemble your tacos with your favorite toppings over the sofrita filling. If possible, eat these outdoors with friends and maybe a light beer? Or maybe that’s just me. 🙂 Enjoy! xo. Emma

Credits // Author and Photography: Emma Chapman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.

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Easy Sofritas Tacos

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1/2 jalapeño seeds and veins removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • lettuce tomato, onion, cilantro for garnish
  • sour cream or shredded cheese
  • taco shells or big lettuce leaves…up to you

Instructions

  1. Begin by draining the tofu. We're looking to get a crispy exterior so we get some texture to our filling. I will usually drain my tofu from the packaging liquid, cover it with paper towels on top and bottom, place it between two plates, and then place something slightly heavy on top to press out more liquid.
  2. Then slice the tofu in half lengthwise (making two large, thin squares). Pan fry these in a little olive oil for about five minutes on each side so they crisp. Then let them drain on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  3. While those cook, you can prep your sauce/marinade. In a food processor, combine the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, jalapeño, garlic, taco seasoning, brown sugar and water. Pulse until well combined.
  4. Cube or shred the cooked tofu. Now cook in the pepper sauce over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the liquid begins to reduce and become thicker. While that cooks, prep your taco toppings because you're just about done! Assemble your tacos with your favorite toppings over the sofrita filling.

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