Wrap a lunch together that will satisfy your taste buds while keeping your meal healthy. That’s right take a break from the meat for a moment and give this Chipotle and Coffee Tofu Wrap a try. The smoky flavor is well balanced with the sweetness of the tomatoes and fresh corn. Create your marinade and fry your tofu the day before then wrap it together before packing it up for lunch. Grab the ingredients and follow the directions below to start your Chipotle and Coffee Tofu Wrap and enjoy.
Chipotle and Coffee Tofu:
- 15 oz. block extra firm tofu
- 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
- 2 chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tbs. adobo sauce
- 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1/4 cup red wine, such as pinot noir
- 3 tbs. honey
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Cut tofu unto 1/2″ wide strips.
Heat a cast iron or stainless steel pan over medium-low heat. Add tofu and cook about 10-15 minutes per side until moisture is leeched out and tofu is lightly golden brown.
Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.
When tofu is done cooking, let cool until cool enough to handle and cut into cubes (about six per piece of tofu). Add tofu and let marinate at least 2 hours.
Add tofu and a couple tablespoons of marinade to a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook until heated through and marinade as formed a light glaze.
SRC: Find Wrap Directions to complete this Chipotle and Coffee Tofu Wrap recipe at: kelseyincleveland.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/chipotle-and-coffee-tofu-wrap/