The Tofu Recipe That Everyone Will Love | Shredded Tofu Sofritas
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Shredded Tofu Sofritas recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Chipotle dish, bringing a smoky and spicy flavor profile to your table. The process begins with roasting a medley of vegetables, including bell peppers, tomatoes, and jalapeños, which not only enhances their natural sweetness but also adds depth to the dish. The roasted garlic, wrapped in aluminum foil, becomes tender and flavorful, contributing to the overall richness of the sofritas.
The star of the show is the super firm tofu, which is grated to achieve a stringy texture that mimics the meaty consistency of traditional sofritas. Air frying the tofu allows it to crisp up beautifully while using less oil than frying, making this a healthier option. The tofu is then combined with the roasted vegetable sofrito, simmering together to meld the flavors perfectly.
To complement the sofritas, a zesty black bean and corn salad is prepared, adding freshness and crunch to the dish. The dressing, made from lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and spices, ties everything together beautifully. This recipe is not only satisfying but also packed with plant-based protein and fiber, making it a great choice for meal prep or a hearty dinner.
Whether served in a burrito bowl, tacos, or as a salad, this Shredded Tofu Sofritas is sure to impress. It’s a delicious way to enjoy a plant-based meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. Give it a try, and you might find it becoming a staple in your kitchen!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Roast bell pepper, poblano pepper, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, quartered onion, and garlic wrapped in aluminum foil in a baking dish at 425° for 25-35 minutes.
Tip: To reduce spiciness, skip the jalapeno pepper.
Grate super firm tofu using a box grater or crumble by hand into a mixing bowl.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to the grated tofu and stir.
Tip: You can make this recipe oil-free and it will still be delicious.
Air fry the tofu for 10 minutes, stir, then air fry for another 5 minutes.
Tip: Stir the tofu at least once while air frying for even cooking.
Combine lime juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, cumin, black pepper, and olive oil in a jar and shake.
Add vegetables, corn, black beans, and dressing to a mixing bowl and stir.
Tip: The bean salad gets more delicious as it marinates in the refrigerator.
Transfer roasted vegetables to a food processor, blend until smooth but chunky, then combine with air fried tofu.
Tip: You can freeze any extra Sofrito sauce for later use.
Let the tofu and Sofrito sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Sofritas need to be saucy to rehydrate the crispy tofu.
Assemble the burrito bowl with rice, sofritas, bean salad, guacamole, and shredded red cabbage.
Garnish the burrito bowl before serving.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Super firm tofu has very little water, making it easy to grate and cook.
- •Roasting vegetables enhances their flavor, making them richer and more delicious.
- •Chipotle uses fried tofu, but air frying allows for a healthier preparation.
- •The combination of textures in this dish, from meaty tofu to crunchy vegetables, creates a satisfying meal.
