
Tender tofu chunks cooked in a smoky poblano sauce make up these Keto Chipotle Sofritas, which go well with tacos, quesadillas, and more! It serves as a vegan alternative to meat protein. This dish consists of crushed tofu cooked in a sauce composed of chipotle chilies, poblano, and other spices. One excellent plant-based protein source that is low in fat is tofu. Up to 20 grams of protein may be found in one meal! Keto Chipotle Sofritas has a savory, peppery, and smoky flavor. This satisfies every taste requirement. This dish contains 8g of carbs, 1g of fiber, 7g of net carbs, and 4g of proteins.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Servings: 8
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: Ten mins
- Total time: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Paper towel
- Knife
- Food processor
- Large skillet
INGREDIENTS:
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu
- One adobo sauce canned chipotle pepper
- One medium poblano pepper
- Two tbsp. olive oil divided
- Two pieces garlic
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- One tbsp. adobo sauce canned
- 1 small onion cut
- One tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon. cumin
- 1 ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp. water divided
- 10 drops of liquid stevia
INGREDIENT NOTES:
TOFU:
- Because it crumbles readily and has the texture closest to ground meat which is what we want choose tofu that is firm or extra firm.
PABLANO PEPPER:
- This is main component that adds a faint earthy and peppery taste. If this isn’t available, use jalapeño peppers instead.
AVOCADO OIL:
- Utilize oil(avocado) to saute the pablano peppers & tofu; we can done this in olive oil as well.
GARLIC &ONION:
- Use finely chopped onion & garlic in this dish.
CHIPOTLE PEPPER WITH ABODE SAUCE:
- Utilize chipotle pepper for a smoky, fiery taste. Don’t throw out the sauce, but look for canned chipotle chilies! It is also necessary for this recipe.
TOMATO PASTE:
- Utilize tomato paste for a strong taste of tomatoes.
RED WINE VINEGAR:
- Red wine vinegar is utilized for the acidity. Lime juice is also effective.
CUMIN:
- Cumin is included in the dish and it is a Mexican staple.
SALT & PEPPER POWDER:
- Pepper powder & salt is added according to our preference.
WATER:
- Water is utilized to thin the consistency of the tofu mixture. As an alternative, use vegetable broth.
SWEETENER:
- Use ten drops of liquid stevia to add the sweetness that bring the other flavors into harmony.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Press as much moisture out of the tofu as you can to drain it entirely.
- Crumble the tofu after patting it dry.
- Halve the poblano pepper and throw away the seeds.
- Cook in a hot saucepan till they get browned on both sides after drizzling it with two tbsp. of oil.
- Process the following ingredients in a food processor until they are smooth: onion, garlic, ½ cup water, pepper powder, red wine vinegar, salt, tomato paste, chipotle pepper, cumin, and adobe sauce.
- Include the remaining olive oil in the skillet (large) and heat it over medium-high heat.
- When heated, include the tofu and cook till the tofu gets brown around the edges, around four to five minutes.
- After adding the sauce to the skillet and stirring everything together, lower the heat to low and simmer for five minutes.
- Then, add the additional two tbsp. of water plus liquid stevia.
- Cook for five more minutes, or till the sauce get thickens.
- Your Keto Chipotle Sofritas are ready!
TIPS:
- For a whole night, press the tofu. The texture will be more “meaty” the more moisture you can extract from the tofu. Cut the tofu block lengthwise, place both blocks on a dish coated with paper towels, place another plate on top, then use a heavy object to weigh it down.
- Bake the tofu in the oven and then crumble it into the spice mixture if you don’t enjoy pan-fried tofu. Instead of cooking the poblano on the stove, you may use this approach to broil it.
- Gradually pour in the water to prevent it from becoming very diluted or runny.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the remaining chipotle sofritas in the sealed box and store them for a maximum of around five days.
FREEZER:
- Put the chipotle sofritas in the freezer-safe box and store it for six months easily.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
- Brown rice, black beans, guacamole, corn salsa, and vegan sour cream are all combined to create vegan burrito bowls.
- Make picaditas or mulitas with it.
- Serve it with vegan chili or nachos.
- For vegan breakfast burritos, wrap them in tortillas and serve them with “Just Egg” and air-fried baby potatoes.
FAQs:
Are Chipotle’s sofritas healthy?
- Given its low-fat content and 20 grams of protein per serving, Chipotle’s tofu sofritas is a good plant-based protein choice.
Can I make this meal without tofu?
- We recommend tofu but, crumbled tempeh or “Just Egg” is an alternate vegan protein option.
How we can store this dish?
- Put this chipotle sofritas in a closed box and store it for five days; if you want to keep it for a long time freeze the dish for six months.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving: 1 serving
Calories: 94 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 5g
Sodium: 893mg
Potassium: 214mg
Fiber: 1g
Vitamin A: 162IU
Vitamin C: 15mg
Calcium: 38mg
Iron: 1mg
Net carbs: 7g