Ginger-Soy Tofu Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A colorful vegan stir fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed in a ginger-soy glaze alongside crunchy snow peas and sweet bell peppers. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, pressed and cubed extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup trimmed snow peas
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced green bell pepper
• 2 stalks sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed extra firm tofu cubes with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup snow peas, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet, pour 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp water over everything, stirring to coat and heat through for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.