Vegan Recipes for Beginners |Sofritas Bowl | Spicy Sofritas Black Bean Bowl

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tempeh provides a firmer texture, while canned chickpeas are more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories, and pinto beans are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Guacamole offers healthy fats, while sour cream is a cost-effective topping.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Combine 6 ounces of chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 small jalapeno, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of chunky salsa, 1/4 red onion, and 1/2 lime juice in a blender.

Blend until smooth, adding water if needed to adjust consistency.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Drain the tofu and smash it in the skillet with a wooden spoon or potato masher, cooking for 1-2 minutes until browned.

Add drained and rinsed black beans and the blended sauce to the skillet with the tofu.

Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Prepare 2 cups of leftover cooked rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.

Scoop out 3 avocados and mix with 1/4 red onion, lime juice, salt, and cilantro to make a guacamole.

Assemble the bowl by serving the sofritas mixture over rice and topping with guacamole and lime wedges.

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