Miso-Glazed Tofu with Sesame and Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Crisp-tender tofu glazed with savory miso and sesame, served with wilted bok choy for a quick, flavorful vegetarian main dish. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 sliced firm tofu
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 heads, halved bok choy
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, minced ginger
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz pressed and sliced tofu to the skillet, then pour miso glaze over the tofu. Cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tofu is golden and glaze has thickened.
4. Step 4: Add 2 halved bok choy heads to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is wilted and tender. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.