Should I remove the skin off my poblano peppers?

I did not remove the skins of my poblanos, but you can do it either way. If you are in a pinch for time, try subbing one or two small cans ofu003cstrongu003e diced green chilesu003c/strongu003e for the poblano.

Can I use frozen tofu?

Recently I tried this with frozen and thawed tofu, and it was excellent! The tofu sheds its water more easily after a freeze / thaw, resulting in a dry and crumbly texture that helped it soak up the sauce (I actually doubled the sauce for this version which was perfect).

What can I sub for chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder should work!

Spicy Sofritas Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Sofritas Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 poblano pepper; 1-3 individual chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce (1 for mild/medium, 3 for very spicy); 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce; 2-3 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika; 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu

Description

Spicy Sofritas Tofu, like homemade Chipotle! Think spicy peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro in a flavorful simmer sauce for your tofu!

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 poblano pepper
1–3 individual chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce (1 for mild/medium, 3 for very spicy)
2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce
2–3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
1/2 cup of your favorite salsa
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14–ounce package extra firm tofu

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Instructions

Roast your poblano: Hold the poblano over the flame on a gas range until it’s hot and blistery. Alternatively: turn your oven to the broil setting, coat the poblano with oil, place on a baking sheet, and roast for 15 minutes at a time until it’s soft and blistered.
Make a sofritas sauce: Place poblano, chipotles, garlic, spices, and salsa in a small blender or food processor (EXCEPT tofu). Pulse until a mostly smooth paste forms.
Make the sofritas tofu: Slice the tofu and press with a clean towel to remove as much excess moisture as you can (the drier the tofu, the better it soaks up the sauce). Heat a drizzle of oil over medium high heat. Scramble the tofu into small bits with a spatula or wooden spoon. You can do beans or no beans – this is a choose your own adventure here. Add the sofritas sauce with 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is richly colored and thickened slightly. Add more water as necessary, and season to taste with the salt and lime juice.
Serve: Serve in tacos, burritos, and mega rice bowls!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dinner
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: Mexican

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