Ginger-Soy Glazed Tofu Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A colorful vegetarian stir fry featuring tofu cubes glazed in a ginger-soy sauce, paired with crisp bell peppers and scallions. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 400 grams, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 400 grams of firm tofu cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
2. Step 2: Push tofu to the side and add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the center of the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying together with the tofu and aromatics for 3-4 minutes until peppers are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables, tossing well. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.