Vegan Carne Adovada Burritos
Ok all you New Mexico fans.
THIS is something you definitely want to try!
I always thought Butler Soy Curls would make some amazing Carne Adovada Burritos when cooked in myย New Mexico Red Chile Sauce.
Well not only was i right - they surpassed everything I expected - and more!
The Soy Curls have just the right texture to make you think you're biting into some juicy Carne Adovada - and the Chile just seals the deal.
Oh. ย Em. ย Gee
AMAZING!
Ok, ok, for those of you not in 'the know' about New Mexican food....
Carne Adovada is a very traditional New Mexican dish consisting of pork strips that have been marinated in Red Chile Sauce.
They are usually served with eggs for breakfast, ย in a stew all by themselves, deep-fried in Chimichangas, or wrapped up in a Burrito like I did here.
I have used them in a Chicken and Dumpling Recipe as well as a Shredded BBQ Beef Recipe and they are wonderful. ย The texture is just like shredded meat - so for those of you who still have meat-eaters in the house - these are a perfect way of introducing them to a plant-based diet.
I buy themย at my local Whole Foods, but they are also available online at both the Butler Website as well as Amazon. ย Here is an affiliate link to Amazon in case you're curious - but just so you know I will make a few pennies if you use this link.
To make this recipe you'll need a batch of my New Mexican Red Chile Sauce, and a bag of Butler Soy Curls.
Simply rehydrate the Soy Curls by dumping the entire package into a large bowl and cover with hot water. Allow to soak for at least 10 minutes before using. ย I normally add some kind of seasoning to the water, like Soy Sauce or a No-Chik'n Bouillon Cube although this it totally optional. ย The Red Chile will add enough flavor on its own.
Wrap in your favorite tortilla and garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and maybe a dollop of Vegan Sour Cream.
Make it a complete meal by adding Spanish Rice and Refried Beans.
Enjoy!
Vegan Carne Adovada Burritos
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 .5 Qt 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
Who would have though that Butler Soy Curls and New Mexican Red Chile Sauce would make the perfect Vegan Carne Adovada? Ok all you Chile fans this is a must try!
Ingredients
- New Mexico Red Chile Sauce
- 8 oz Butler Soy Curls
- Shredded Lettuce for garnish
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Vegan Sour Cream
Instructions
- Add Soy Curls to a large bowl and cover with hot water to soak.
- Prepare New Mexico Red Chile Sauce according to recipe.
- After blending Red Chile, pour into large pot and begin to simmer.
- Drain Soy Curls and add to pot with Chile Sauce
- Simmer for 30 minutes
Romy
Hi Chuck!
A technical question for you...I usually just cook my soy curls up in whatever concoction I am making. Do you need to soak first or can you just add directly to the sauce to rehydrate?
Felecia
Chuck, do you think mushrooms would be a good adovado? I just ate an eggplant adovado from a restaurant...mmm...
Chuck Underwood
That actually sounds really good!
Linda Breshears
We had this tonight and it was delicious. I told my husband that I knew this recipe would be good because you roasted the red chili pods. You're the only one I know, besides myself, that roasts red chili pods. It makes such a difference in the taste. I love it. But I did want to thank you for recipe and turning me on to soy curls. I'd never used them before tonight but very good. Oh yes, I'm from ABQ. ๐