Half-Hour Honey Soy Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry
A colorful stir-fry featuring firm tofu glazed in a honey-soy sauce, combined with crisp vegetables and served over rice. This asian fusion-inspired vegan ready in about 30 minutes pairs soy sauce, honey, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 2, sliced green onions
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, and 1 julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp honey, then pour over the vegetables. Return tofu to the skillet and toss everything together for 2 minutes until tofu is coated and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Serve the honey soy glazed tofu stir-fry over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Hour Honey Soy Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Hour Honey Soy Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Hour Honey Soy Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Hour Honey Soy Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-Hour Honey Soy Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry?
Asian Fusion vegan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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