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Seared Tofu Burritos With Tomatillo-Chipotle Chile Sauce

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This Mexican sauce features Tomatillos -- husked and rinsed, Garlic cloves, Chipotle chile in adobo -- drained, Sauce, Loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 449.7
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Mexican sauce features Tomatillos -- husked and rinsed, Garlic cloves, Chipotle chile in adobo -- drained, Sauce, Loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lbs Tomatillos -- husked and rinsed
  • 2 medium Garlic cloves
  • 1 canned Chipotle chile in adobo -- drained
  • Sauce
  • 1/4 cups Loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt
  • 4 teaspoons Canola oil
  • 3/4 lbs Firm or extra-firm lite tofu -- cut into 1/2"
  • Dice
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, cored -- seeded/sliced thin
  • 2 cups Baby spinach -- washed and dried
  • 4 large Flour tortillas, each at least 10" across
  • Warmed
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat broiler.
  2. 2
    Place tomatillos and garlic on rimmed baking sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until tomatillo skins shrivel and brown in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3
    Set aside to cool briefly.
  4. 4
    Place broiled tomatillos and garlic in food processor along with chile and cilantro.
  5. 5
    Pulse until almost smooth.
  6. 6
    Add salt to taste.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet.
  8. 8
    Add tofu and
  9. 9
    cook over medium-high
  10. 10
    heat , turning cubes occasionally, until nicely browned, about 6 minutes.
  11. 11
    Transfer tofu to plate lined with paper towels.
  12. 12
    Add pepper to empty skillet,
  13. 13
    heat to medium, and
  14. 14
    cook , stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes.
  15. 15
    Place some spinach on bottom half of each wrap.
  16. 16
    Spoon some bell peppers and tofu over spinach and then drizzle with tomatillo salsa.
  17. 17
    Roll up wraps, tucking sides toward center to form bundles.
  18. 18
    Slice each roll in half and serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 449.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.8g19%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 33.0mg11%
Sodium 98254.8mg4094%
Total Carbohydrate 53.3g18%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 37.7g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: across, adobo, baby, bell, blending, broiling, burritos, canola, chile, chipotle, cilantro, cloves, cored, cut, dice, drained, dried, extrafirm, firm, flour
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