Gochujang Tofu Stir-Fry with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Pan-fried tofu cubes coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with crisp bell peppers and broccoli for a vibrant vegetarian meal. This Korean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, gochujang, soy sauce 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz (400 g) extra-firm tofu
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain and press 14 oz extra-firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and pour the gochujang sauce over everything. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, coating tofu and vegetables evenly until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving with rice or noodles.