Sofritas Bowl

30 min

4 servings

Sofritas is a tofu-based dish; use as a substitute for meat in Latin American cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 2 packs (340 g each) extra firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1⁄4 cup Adobo Sauce, optional
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Poco Picante Salsa Mix
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp Chimichurri Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chimichurri Sauce Mix
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup Guacamole, prepared
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 tbsp Guacamole Dip Mix
  • lime juice, optional

Preparation

  1. Press the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  3. Add the Adobo Sauce, 1⁄2 cup water, and salsa mix. Cook for 5 minutes; the liquid should reduce by half. Add pinto beans and rice, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in Chimichurri and Guacamole.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 15 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g (Fiber 11 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 23 g.

Tips

Use as a burrito, taco, or fajita filling to make it kid friendly.

Freeze tofu prior to using for a chewy texture. Simply defrost and squeeze out liquid.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve on 1 cup baby spinach or kale.