Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is chipotle's Sofritas 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.

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.

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.

Sofritas is a dish made with chopped (or scrambled) firm tofu braised in a sauce made with onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic and chipotle chilies in adobo sauce.

Chipotle to roll out tofu-based filling nationwide

First tested last February in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sofritas is made from organic tofu made by Hodo Soy Beanery in Oakland, Calif., and flavored with tomatoes, chiles, cumin and other spices.

“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 (a plant-based protein) are cooked with added sugars, and the carnitas are higher in saturated fat than steak or chicken, according to our pro, making these seemingly healthy options less nutritious than Chipotle's other proteins.

According to this article, they originated as a collaboration between Chipotle and Hodo Foods, a company that makes really awesome tofu in Oakland, California.

Chipotle's vegan option is Sofritas, which is seasoned tofu that's really tasty and just a little bit spicy. Or you can always opt to do just veggies if you don't want tofu.

The grilled chicken at Chipotle is one of our favorite lean protein options for athletes. It's not only high in protein but also lower in fat, which can be helpful for athletes trying to lose weight while still fueling properly. Inside the bowl: Grilled chicken.

Is sofritas good for weight loss? ›

Like other fillings, sofritas can be added to burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads with other ingredients, and at 145 calories and 1.5 grams of saturated fat per 4-ounce serving, they sound pretty good for you.

Rice bran oil is our primary cooking oil at Chipotle.

There's no MSG in any of Chipotle's products. See the Chipotle ingredients list. There are glutamates, just like in every other restaurant that serves protein-rich foods, but they don't have to add any extra. Originally Answered: If you are addicted to chipotle, could be because of MSG?

What cheese does Chipotle use? In most of their dishes, Chipotle Mexican Grill uses a shredded blend of two kinds of cheese: White cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. On their menu, the cheese blend is referred to as "shredded cheese," and it is used in burritos, tacos, and salads.

If you really want rice, ask them to go light on the brown rice,” Leonard says. Sofritas (a plant-based protein) are cooked with added sugars, and the carnitas are higher in saturated fat than steak or chicken, according to our pro, making these seemingly healthy options less nutritious than Chipotle's other proteins.

In short the answer is no. Unlike salt, we don't have a dedicated sugar supply that we use to add to our foods. In fact, none of the food on our menu has added sugar. The only thing we have that has any amount of sugar is the vinaigrette which has honey.

Sofritas is made from organic, GMO-free tofu (supplied by Hodo Soy) crumbled and braised in a broth with chipotle and roasted poblano peppers. It's spicy, but less spicy than I'd expected; the flavor is more just basically savory with strong cumin and pepper overtones.