Copycat Chipotle Tofu Sofritas tacos, just like you get at Chipotle! If you've tried their sofritas tofu before, then you've gotta try this copycat version. Braised tofu in a spicy adobo sauce with pinto beans and spices, this recipe is delicious! Vegan and easily gluten-free.
Recipe by Alexandra Caspero on October 4, 2024
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
5 stars (11 reviews)
Keywords
chipotle sofritas, tofu tacos
Ingredients
1 poblano pepper
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce)
2 tablespoons adobo sauce
3 cloves garlic
1 cup canned (drained, fire-roasted tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon each: ground cumin (smoked paprika, salt and brown sugar)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 14 ounce container extra firm tofu, drained and pressed (see notes)
1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
8 tortillas (for serving)
Any taco toppings you like
Categories
dinner
Cuisine
main
Mexican
Vegan
Vegetarian
Steps
Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub the poblano pepper with a little oil, and place on baking sheet. Roast 15-20 minutes, or until charred on all sides, turning with tongs. Transfer to bowl, cover, and let steam for about 10 minutes. Rub off skins. Remove stem and seeds and roughly chop, then place in the blender.
Place the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, salt and sugar in the blender (or food processor) alongside the roasted poblano peppers and puree until smooth.
Crumble the tofu with your hands or use a box grater. Put in a bowl and set aside.
Heat olive oil over medium heat and add the onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened, but not browned. Stir in the tofu and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until tofu starts to get crispy and slightly golden. Use a wooden spoon to break up any large tofu pieces. Next, add the sofritas sauce and pinto beans, then simmer for 15 minutes, adding a splash of water as needed until the tofu mixture thickens, reduces and is heated through.
Serve in tortillas with toppings of choice. We love this best in flour or corn tortillas with shredded lettuce, rice, avocado and lots of salsa!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 221 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Sodium: 1145 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Reviews
Dirk on 2025-08-25 (5 stars): I just tried this recipe, and it turned out amazing! The tofu sofritas were so flavorful and perfect for my burrito bowl.
Elizabeth on 2025-04-07 (5 stars): I love chipotles version so wanted to try this one. I added in more chipotle for spice and it was great we served in burritos
Lisa on 2025-04-01 (5 stars): Great Recipe!
Cory on 2023-05-19 (5 stars): Love the flavor.
Brad on 2023-05-18 (5 stars): As a taco junkie, this has become a weekly recipe.
jim on 2022-05-06 (5 stars): This is good. Great job with recipe!!!
Robert on 2019-10-23 (5 stars): I like tacos in almost any form. The seasoning and fire in these are the best.
cheryl lenz on 2019-10-23 (5 stars): My husband loves this spicy version.
Sam on 2019-10-22 (5 stars): I made these last night. Big hit with the kids!
paige on 2018-05-21 (5 stars): This looks so good I can't wait to try this! I've been wanting to make sofritas for forever !!
