Quesada Burritos & Tacos Vegan Saucy Chipotle Tofu

With 1 in 5 Canadians (22%) aiming to reduce meat intake, Canada’s Quesada Burritos & Tacos, known for fresh Mexican-inspired flavours, today announces an all new smoky and flavourful vegan option, ‘Saucy Chipotle Tofu’. 

Made with tender cubes of tofu simmered in a delicious chipotle-tomato sauce, this protein is guaranteed to leave everyone craving it – including vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike.

Saucy Chipotle Tofu is part of a clean ingredient line, made with non-GMO soybeans and is gluten free. 

Through a charitable partnership with Tree Canada, until September 30th, each time guests order the Saucy Chipotle Tofu, they’ll be supporting Quesada’s goal to plant 3,000 trees across the country. 

Saucy Chipotle Tofu – At-home Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Tomato Paste
• 2-3 Tbsp Canned Chipotle Peppers in adobo sauce (or more for spicier)
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Chile Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Canola or Avocado Oil
• 1 ¾ cups Water
• 2 Packages (350 g each) Extra Firm Tofu

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together tomato paste, minced chipotle peppers, all of the spices and salt.
2. In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat, then add the paste mixture. Heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in the water and stir until combined. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add the tofu and stir until combined. Cover with a lid or foil and reduce heat to medium low.
4. Simmer until sauce thickens and tofu is heated through; about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
5. Serve warm.