Miso-Glazed Maple-Sesame Tofu with Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A sweet-savory vegan entree with tender tofu glazed in fermented miso and maple syrup, paired with tender bok choy. Ready in 20 minutes with pantry staples. This Asian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Firm tofu, White miso paste, Pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz (400g), pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes Firm tofu
2 tbsp White miso paste
1 tbsp Pure maple syrup
1 tsp Sesame oil
4 cups (about 200g), trimmed and halved lengthwise Bok choy
2 cloves, minced Garlic
1 tsp, grated Ginger
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Water
1 tsp, toasted Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk miso paste, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp water in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
Step 3: Push tofu to one side of the skillet. Add garlic, ginger, and bok choy to the empty space. Cook for 3 minutes until bok choy wilts slightly and greens are tender.
Step 4: Pour miso glaze over tofu and bok choy. Stir gently and cook for 4 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with rice.