Copycat Chipotle Sofritas (Spicy Adobo Braised Shredded Tofu)

INGREDIENTS

16 oz

extra-firm tofu

2 tbsp

grapeseed oil ((or other neutral, high-heat oil))

and 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (lightly toasted)

1 tsp

coriander seeds (lightly toasted)

1/4 tsp

black peppercorns (lightly toasted)

1/2 tbsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

coconut sugar (or other sugar)

medium poblano pepper

tb chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

tb additional adobo sauce

1/2 cup

low-sodium vegetable broth (divided)

1/2

white or yellow onion (finely chopped)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

and 1/2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp

low-sodium soy sauce ((or tamari))

1 tbsp

cider vinegar

1 tsp

nutritional yeast ((optional, for added umami))

1/4 tsp

salt (plus more to taste (I personally went up to almost 1/2 tsp.))