Chipotle Style Sofritas Salad Bowl
A vibrant, plant-based salad bowl featuring spicy braised tofu, fiber-rich black beans, and creamy guacamole.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Molly + Lila
Molly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the base by placing a generous…
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Prepare the base by placing a generous…
Prepare the base by placing a generous amount of romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
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Top the lettuce with the sofritas
Top the lettuce with the sofritas, black beans, and pico de gallo.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add a scoop of guacamole to the…
Add a scoop of guacamole to the center of the bowl.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just…
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
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Toss gently to combine all the flavors…
Toss gently to combine all the flavors and enjoy immediately.
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