30-Minute Sizzling Tofu & Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry with crisp-tender spring vegetables and a tangy ginger-scallion sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli florets, snow peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 4, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering (about 1 minute).
3. Step 3: Add tofu cubes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
4. Step 4: Push tofu to one side, add broccoli, snow peas, and red bell pepper; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Add ginger, garlic, and white parts of scallions; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Pour sauce mixture over vegetables and tofu, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats everything (about 2 minutes).
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in green parts of scallions, and serve immediately over rice.