Crisp Stir-Fried Tofu with Snow Peas and Ginger-Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A light and fresh vegetarian stir fry featuring golden tofu and crisp snow peas tossed in a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, snow peas, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
2 cups, trimmed snow peas
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed pressed tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then sauté 1 tbsp minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups snow peas and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp honey. Toss everything gently to coat and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top before serving.