Kid-Friendly Sweet Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A colorful, mild vegetable stir fry featuring sweet bell peppers and carrots with crispy tofu, perfect for introducing kids to vibrant flavors. This Asian Fusion-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, red bell pepper, carrot 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

• 14 oz, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz extra-firm tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 julienned large carrot, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp water. Pour sauce over vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats vegetables.
5. Step 5: Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and gently toss to combine and reheat.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.