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Chipotle Style Tofu for Burrito Bowl-Sofritas

Aanchal Gupta
Sofritas or Mexican inspired tofu makes a great protein packed addition to Mexican dishes like tacos,lettuce wraps and burrito bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Mexican/International
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz/400 gms of Organic Extra Firm Tofu drained and cut into small pieces(Use paneer if tofu is not available)
  • 1 14 oz/411 gms can Diced Tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 small sized onion chopped
  • 2-4 Green Chilies/jalapenos
  • Few sprigs of cilantro
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning or any Mexican Blend of seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt as per taste
  • 3 tbsp oil divided

Instructions
 

  • Place tofu on a paper towel and let the water drain for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend tomatoes,onions,cilantro and green chilies till smooth.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan and place tofu slices in pan and cook till golden on both sides(refer to pictures below to see two ways of cooking the tofu)
  • Remove tofu and in same pan add the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp oil
  • Add cumin and let it crackle
  • Add garlic and cook for few minutes
  • Add blended tomato/onion mix to the pan.
  • Add taco seasoning,paprika,salt and stir for few minutes
  • Add tofu pieces and salt and cook till the sauce thickens and coats the tofu pieces.
  • Enjoy sofritas on lettuce, as tacos and in a burrito bowl.

Notes

You can use fresh tomatoes instead of the canned ones. Or for a very easy version, skip the blending of tomatoes,onions,jalapenos and cilantro and just use salsa! Dinner will be ready in a jiffy! I do prefer the use of Extra Firm Tofu.
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