Description
Keep hunger at bay with these High-Protein Vegetarian Meals! Meal prep this recipe for Tofu Sofritas to add to bowls, tacos, burritos and more! Sofritas
Ingredients
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- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces tofu- use high-protein tofu, super firm tofu, or extra firm tofu, for the best texture. Organic whenever possible.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, or use onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (or sub 1/4-1/2 cup enchilada sauce and skip the water)
- splash soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos
- optional- hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne or ground chipotle. If you have canned chipotle, a few teaspoons of the adobo sauce give depth and smoky heat.
Instructions
- Gently press tofu. Pat dry the tofu lightly with paper towels.
- Prep skillet. Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Sear tofu. Break the tofu apart into the pan with your fingers, then break it into small pea-sized crumbles with a spatula. Place in the hot skillet and season with the salt and pepper. Sear the tofu, letting it get some crispy bits, about 5 minutes.
- Add spices. Sprinkle in all the spices—smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, and oregano—mixing to coat well. If it seems dry, add a little more olive oil. Saute 2-3 more minutes.
- Add the water and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
- Taste and adjust. Taste, and add a tiny little sprinkling of soy sauce, for added depth of flavor. Adjust salt and heat adding ground chipotle powder if you like.
- Serve. Serve warm in tacos or bowls, or add to burritos, salads, and nachos, etc.
Notes
Sofritas will keep up to 4 days in an airtight container up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop, or microwave. Sofritas can be frozen for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 488.2 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
