Chipotle Sofritas Copycat Food

CHIPOTLE SOFRITAS (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine bell pepper, tomato, onion, water, chipotle chilies and adobo sauce, garlic, red wine vinegar, ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Pulse until the marinade is slightly chunky and thoroughly combined. Set aside.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary, carefully place the tofu in the pan, flip occasionally, and cook until the tofu is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
• Roughly chop the tofu, or pulse the tofu in a food processor until the tofu is roughly in 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a bowl and add the marinade. Cover and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator.
• To cook the tofu, heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the marinated tofu and any remaining marinade. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Add additional water to desired consistency. (I like there to be additional liquid for serving.) Reduce to simmering. Cook until the tofu throughout heated, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE SOFRITAS SALAD

Steps:

• Press Tofu:.
• Wrap each block of tofu in two layers of paper towels place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a double layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Top tofu with another baking sheet and press down firmly. Weigh down with heavy cans; let stand until tofu has released excess liquid, at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour. Remove tofu from baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels. Into a large bowl, crumble tofu into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
• To the bowl of a food processor or blender, add chipotle peppers, chipotle sauce, garlic, 3/4 cup salsa, honey, salt, pepper, and, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Process on medium until the sofritas sauce is smooth and completely combined.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the tofu, stir only a few times, so the tofu browns well about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove tofu from skillet; set aside. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet; cook remaining tofu. Once the second batch of tofu is browned, combine the first batch of browned tofu in skillet.

CHIPOTLE-INSPIRED VEGETARIAN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil.
• Place the onion wedges and poblano on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Broil, turning several times with tongs, until the poblano has collapsed in on itself and the vegetables are charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven. When the poblano is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin, stem and seeds.
• Transfer the poblano to a blender. Add the charred onion wedges, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, garlic, soy sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, vinegar, cumin, 1/2 cup water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Blend until smooth, then set the poblano mixture aside.
• Cut the tofu crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick planks, then press the pieces between a couple paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to cool.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet, then add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Using your hands, tear and crumble the tofu into very small pieces and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring to combine, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
• Add the poblano mixture and 1/2 cup water to the skillet and cook until it's bubbling all over and the tofu has absorbed some of the sauce, about 5 minutes. Add 1 to 2 more tablespoons water if the mixture gets too dry (it should be saucy). Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve over rice and beans and top with lettuce and pico de gallo.