Mandarin-Infused Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu
A colorful, aromatic stir fry featuring firm tofu and seasonal vegetables in a bright ginger-scallion sauce. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, bok choy for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 cubed firm tofu
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups, chopped bok choy
- 1 cup, julienned carrots
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 3, white and green parts separated, sliced scallions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 14 oz cubed tofu and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Step 3: Push tofu to one side, add 1 tbsp minced ginger and 2 sliced white scallion parts, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups chopped bok choy, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Pour over vegetables and tofu, stirring until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients (about 1 minute).
- Step 6: Stir in 1 sliced green scallion part, then serve immediately.









