Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a special promotion: anyone that orders vegan organic sofritas on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 will get a free burrito during their next visit.
How it works: order an item with sofritas (tofu) as the filling at any Chipotle in the U.S. or Canada. It can be a burrito, a bowl, some tacos, or a salad. Bring your receipt back between Jan. 27 and Feb. 28 and get a free item of your choice: a burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos.
Chipotle added sofritas to its menu a couple years ago. It was first tested in a few markets including Northern California in April 2013. A big success, it was soon added to all locations. It’s made from shredded tofu braised with chipotle chilis, roasted poblanos, and a blend of aromatic spices. FYI, it’s not just for vegetarians—it satisfies a carnivore like me. I have enjoyed sofritas many times! Chipotle uses organic, non-GMO tofu from Oakland’s Hodo Soy (learn more at hodosoy.com).
Wondering about the name? Chipotle says its sofritas are inspired by the Spanish word sofrito— a popular cooking base used for stews, rice and beans in Spanish and Latin American culture.
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