Grilled Chipotle Tofu Tortas Recipe :: The Meatwave

Grilled Chipotle Tofu Tortas Recipe :: The Meatwave

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Smoky and spicy chipotles give tofu a strong flavor that holds up when combined into a pretty massive pressed torta that also includes roasted poblano, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

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Ingredients

  • For the Tofu
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chilies in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • For the Tortas
  • 1 large poblano pepper
  • 3 bolillo rolls, halved lengthwise
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 head iceberg lettuce, shredded, washed, and dried
  • 2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 8 oz Oaxaca cheese, grated
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, sliced

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