Name: Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 ounces Extra firm tofu; 1 tsp olive oil; 0.5 cup onion; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce; 0.5 cup broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 0.5 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 cloves garlic; For serving:

Looking to make Chipotle Sofritas right in the comfort of your own home? THIS recipe is going to blow your mind! It’s super easy to make with simple ingredients and comes together in no time. Pair it with some cilantro lime rice, black beans, and a good portion of guacamole and you’re SET.

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Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe

14 ounces Extra firm tofupressed*

1 tsp olive oil

½ cup onionfinely diced

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 tablespoons adobo sauce

½ cup broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tbsp maple syrup

½ tsp fine sea salt

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

3 cloves garlic

For serving: cilantro lime rice, guacamole, black beans, corn, salsa, cilantro or whatever burrito bowl toppings you desire

Instructions

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Instructions

Prep the tofu: Drain your block of tofu and press it for about 15 minutes (either using a tofu press or following the directions in the notes*). Once pressed, pat dry and break into chunks (I usually do this into a large bowl) about the size of a quarter. When in doubt, I aim for slightly larger than I want as it usually breaks up a bit in the cooking process.

Make the sauce: in a stand mixer or blender, combine the adobo pepper, adobo sauce, broth, tomato paste, maple syrup, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, apple cider vinegar, and garlic cloves. Blend until creamy and few chunks remain.

Cook the sofritas: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add in the onion and tofu chunks. Spread it into an even layer and let sit, without, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes. Stir and repeat this a few times (cooking for a total of about 8-10 minutes). You want to get the tofu nice and browned but watch that it’s not burning at all. Turn down the heat if it’s starting to burn.

Add in the sofritas sauce that you made and stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 2 more minutes so that it’s heated through.

Serve: I like to eat this as a traditional burrito bowl by serving it with cilantro lime rice, black beans, salsa, and guacamole. Bonus points if you also make some sauteed veggies!

Notes

*To press your tofu without a tofu press, wrap it in a lint free kitchen towel (or paper towels) and place it on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch the excess liquid. Balance a heavy skillet on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy such as a few cans. Let it sit like this for 15 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Thoroughly 🧊
Use a tofu press or wrap the block in clean towels and weight it for at least 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess moisture, allowing better absorption of the smoky spices and sauce.
Crisp the Tofu First 🔥
Pan-fry the pressed and cubed tofu in olive oil until golden on multiple sides before adding the sauce—this creates a textured exterior that mimics Chipotle's signature crumbly texture.
Toast Your Spices Dry 🌶️
Briefly toast the cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika in the pan before adding other ingredients to unlock their deep, complex flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Blend Chipotle Peppers Smooth 🫗
Blend the chipotle peppers with their adobo sauce until completely smooth rather than chunky, ensuring an even distribution of smoky heat throughout the entire dish.
Low and Slow Finish ⏱️
Simmer the sofritas on low heat for 15-20 minutes after adding the sauce to allow flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly, creating a rich, concentrated coating rather than a watery consistency.