Organic Basil Stir-Fry with Tofu and Thai Chilies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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A vibrant stir-fry combining organic tofu, fresh Thai basil, and fiery bird’s eye chilies for a flavorful plant-based meal. This Thai recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs organic extra-firm tofu, Thai basil leaves, bird’s eye chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Thai cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz organic extra-firm tofu
1 cup, packed Thai basil leaves
3, thinly sliced bird’s eye chilies
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp organic coconut sugar
1/4 cup water
2 stalks, sliced green onions
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Drain and press 14 oz organic extra-firm tofu for 15 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 thinly sliced bird’s eye chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add tofu cubes and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden and slightly crispy on the edges.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp organic coconut sugar, and 1/4 cup water; cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
Step 5: Toss in 1 cup packed Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions, stirring for 1 minute until the basil wilts.
Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice before serving.