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3) Sofritas Tofu Crumble

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 –2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced (start with 1)
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 2 tbsp water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté onion until soft, 4–5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and spices; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chipotle, adobo sauce, soy sauce, and water.
  4. Add crumbled tofu and mix well. Press with spatula to break up and brown, 6–8 minutes.
  5. Cook until sauce thickens and tofu is slightly crisp on edges.
  6. Finish with lime juice and adjust salt.