Ginger-Soy Baked Tofu with Sesame Bok Choy

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

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Crispy baked tofu glazed in a tangy-sweet ginger-soy sauce, served atop steamed bok choy for a vibrant vegan meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp, grated ginger
1 clove, minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces bok choy
1/4 cup sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl; set aside.
Step 2: Toss 14 oz pressed tofu cubes with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add tofu, and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 4: Remove tofu; add 1/4 cup of the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Add 1 bunch bok choy and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 6: Return tofu to skillet, add 1 tsp sesame oil, and toss for 1 minute until sauce glazes everything.
Step 7: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sesame seeds and serve.