Honey-Soy Glazed Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A colorful vegan stir fry featuring tofu cubes glazed in a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, tossed with crisp broccoli and bell peppers. This asian-inspired vegan (vegan) ready in about 30 minutes pairs extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed, broccoli florets, medium red bell pepper, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 14 ounces pressed and cubed extra firm tofu and cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
3. Step 3: Flip the tofu cubes and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until golden on all sides; remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper; stir fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Stir together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in a small bowl.
7. Step 7: Return tofu to the skillet and pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables; toss gently and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.
8. Step 8: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving over steamed rice or noodles.