Korean-Style Spicy Stir-Fry
A bold fusion of sweet and spicy flavors with marinated tofu, bell peppers, and broccoli. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs tofu, bell peppers, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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
- 1 block (14 oz), cubed tofu
- 2 (julienned) bell peppers
- 1 head (cut into florets) broccoli
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden, then set aside.
- Step 2: Add bell peppers and broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then return tofu to the pan.
- Step 3: Mix gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar into a glaze. Pour over the vegetables and tofu, stirring until coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.






