Copycat Spicy Chipotle Sofritas Bowl

Looking to make Easy Homemade Chipotle Sofritas (copycat!) exactly the way you love? This recipe is going to surprise you, this vegan tofu sofritas is as good as the original one! This copycat chipotle sofritas recipe is saucy, spicy, and full of flavors. These tofu sofritas are the perfect plant-based protein addition to burrito or buddha bowls, vegan tacos, or vegetarian burritos.

Why go to chipotle to get tofu sofritas when you can cook them at home? These tofu sofritas are very easy to make at home with minimal ingredients. It’s a plant-based recipe that’s best in buddha bowls or burritos bowls, tacos, vegan bowl, you just name it! 

This tofu sofrita has become a staple in my kitchen, we generally use them in bowls and tacos, they honestly taste way better homemade than it does in the takeouts!

What is Sofritas? 

 I think if you are here then you’ve tried the tofu sofritas at chipotle at least once and now wondering how can you make them at home! :P But if you don’t know what exactly sofritas is, I will break it down for you. 

Basically, sofritas is a vegan and a vegetarian dish that chipotle launched which features tofu, roasted peppers, chipotle peppers, and other spices like cayenne and cumin. Mostly the taste and the flavor of these tofu sofritas are Mexican inspired which is somehow Lil bit spicy, but you can definitely make it as per your preference.

I love to serve my tofu sofritas in tacos but mostly in burrito bowls. I like to add some white or brown rice, black beans, charred or frozen corn, chopped veggies, and finally garnish the bowl with chipotle mayo!

What makes this vegan spicy chipotle sofritas Bowl healthy? 

• Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and healthy 

• Tastes quite similar to the sofritas at Chipotle restaurant

• Calls for basic kitchen staples 

• Best as a vegan and vegetarian budget-friendly meal prep

• Everything comes together in under 30 minutes 

• It’s high in plant-based protein and best for a healthy dinner recipe 

• It is low in sugar and sodium

Ingredients for spicy chipotle Sofritas bowl 

• Tofu: Tofu is packed with plant-based protein and it’s a great meat-free substitution, I recommend using extra-firm tofu for the tofu sofritas recipe. 

• Spices: this recipe calls for basic kitchen staples like smoked paprika, cumin powder, and chili powder.

• Tomato paste

• Olive oil: or you can use any vegetable oil

• Garlic: use fresh 4 to 5 garlic cloves

• Onion

• Bell pepper: Because I love to use bell pepper in any tofu recipe, it’s totally optional. 

• Maple syrup or honey: Instead of refined sugar, maple syrup or honey makes tofu sofritas a bit healthier than alternatives. 

• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce: You can find them in the daily grocery stores, and typically it’s in the Latin American sections. It’s quite pocket-friendly and you can use this sauce in various other recipes also. It stays well in the fridge for almost 1 to 2 weeks. 

• Crushed tomatoes: you can use crushed can tomatoes or simply blend 1 ½ ripe tomatoes and make them puree
• Soy sauce or tamari: for a gluten-free recipe, make sure to use certified gluten-free tamari.

How to make Spicy Chipotle Vegan Sofritas? 

• Remove the tofu from the package and drain the excess liquid from it and press between paper towels to remove the remaining liquid, then cut the slab into large cubes and add to a food processor. Pulse until crumbled. 

• Now, heat the olive oil in a pan over low to medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes or until the onion is softened and translucent. 

• Add chopped bell pepper and cook for about the next 2 to 3 minutes. Then add crumbled tofu, cumin powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt and stir to combine everything properly. 

• Cook the tofu until it gets a little browned. 

• Add chipotle peppers, crushed tomatoes, and maple syrup in a blender and pour the sauce into the pan along with tamari or soy sauce and stir the mixture until properly combined. 

• Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, let it simmer to allow the flavors to absorb or until the sauce gets fully combined with the tofu. 

• Remove the pan from the heat and keep it aside. 

• Serve in burritos, or bowls with white or brown rice, charred corn, black beans, and finish with a nice drizzle of lemon juice! Enjoy The Copycat Spicy Chipotle Sofritas at home!! :)

Super Quick and Healthy Righ??

Some More Burrito Bowls Recipes: 

• Crispy Baked Burrito Bowl 
• Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Bowl
• Baked Teriyaki Tofu 
• Best Orange Tofu Bowl 
• Easy Veggie Enchiladas

Copycat Spicy Chipotle Sofritas

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Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 Cooking Time: 20 20

Nutrition facts: 167 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 4 voted )

Ingredients

• 1 block extra firm tofu 
• 3 tbsp olive oil 

Sauce Ingredients: 

• ½ cup chopped onion 
• 4 garlic cloves + 1 tbsp minced garlic 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 poblano pepper
• 2 chipotle pepper in adobo 
• ½ cup chopped bell pepper 
• 2 ½ tbsp adobo sauce 
• ½ tbsp paprika 
• 1 ¼ tbsp salt 
• ½ tbsp roasted cumin
• 2 tbsp tomato paste 
• 1 tbsp lime juice 
• 1 tbsp light brown or brown sugar or maple syrup 
• ¼ + ½ cup of water

Instructions

• Remove the tofu from the package and drain the excess liquid from it and press between paper towels to remove the remaining liquid, then cut the slab into large cubes and add to a food processor. Pulse until crumbled. 
• Now, heat the olive oil in a pan over low to medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes or until the onion is softened and translucent. 
• Add chopped bell pepper and cook for about the next 2 to 3 minutes. Then add crumbled tofu, cumin powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt and stir to combine everything properly. 
• Cook the tofu until it gets a little browned. 
• Add chipotle peppers, crushed tomatoes, and maple syrup in a blender and pour the sauce into the pan along with tamari or soy sauce and stir the mixture until properly combined. 
• Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, let it simmer to allow the flavors to absorb or until the sauce gets fully combined with the tofu. 
• Remove the pan from the heat and keep it aside. 
• Serve in burritos, or bowls with white or brown rice, charred corn, black beans, and finish with a nice drizzle of lemon juice! Enjoy The Copycat Spicy Chipotle Sofritas at home!! :)