Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the Sofritas at chipotle made of? ›

Sofritas is Chipotle's answer to plant-based protein. It's a fabulous taco, burrito, or quesadilla filling made from crumbled tofu that's been simmered in an aromatic sauce made from poblano peppers, chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and spices.

Chipotle Sofritas are an excellent choice! With just 1.5 grams of saturated fat per serving, they contribute to a heart-healthy diet.

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

Our Sofritas is vegan and vegetarian approved. Vegans should avoid our meats, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, queso, sour cream, and chipotle-honey vinaigrette. Our tortillas, vegetables, rice, beans, salsas, chips and guacamole, are vegetarian and vegan.

The star of this dish is Tofu, a soy-based protein, which adds an overall chunky texture. The sauce gets a smokey-earthy flavor from the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Sofritas look spicy, but it is warm-spicy, not hot-spicy.

What are Sofritas? Sofritas at Chipotle are organic, shredded tofu braised in chipotle chilies, roasted poblanos, and a "blend of aromatic spices." What lacks, however, in the description is the added oil and sugar to mass-produce this processed Chipolte health food.

“Sofrito” means “to lightly fry” in Spanish but it's used to reference a basic aromatic vegetable preparation found in a variety of cuisines around the world. In Latin American cuisines, it usually contains garlic, onion, and peppers cooked in oil.

Sofritas, inspired by the Spanish word sofrito (a popular cooking base used for stews, rice, and beans in Spanish and Latin American culture), is organic, non-GMO tofu braised with chipotle chilies, roasted poblano peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices.

Rice bran oil is our primary cooking oil at Chipotle.

What is the meat substitute at Chipotle? Our Sofritas is made with organic soy protein, and braised with fresh peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. We partner with farmers in the Midwestern U.S. to buy non-GMO, organic soybeans that turn into the most delicious and creamiest artisanal tofu.

What meat is carnitas at chipotle? ›

Carnitas is a traditional Mexican dish made with pork.

It's kind of like a Mexican version of pulled pork. At Chipotle, they slow cook their carnitas with a blend of seasonings and spices including juniper berries, thyme, and bay leaves.

For the main protein event, opt for chicken or sofritas (shredded tofu braised in spices). “Both are lower in saturated fat than red meat,” says Sofia Norton, RD at Kiss My Keto. Sofritas clock in at 150 calories, 8 grams of protein, and 1.5 grams of saturated fat per serving.

This sofritas tofu is my all-time favorite way to prepare tofu. The texture is unbelievably similar to meat, with crispy edges, a chewy texture and SO much flavor.

This Puerto Rican version of sofrito—there are many different geographical variations—is a fresh mixture of onions, cubanelle peppers, garlic, cilantro, ajices dulces,* cilantro, culantro,* tomatoes, and red pepper quickly chopped into a fine paste in a food processor.

Sofritas are a spicy, tomato-braised shredded tofu dish. They get their heat from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and are 100% vegan.

Chipotle's plant-based version features chipotle peppers, ripe tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and extra-virgin olive oil combined with natural pea protein.