Pan-Fried Tofu Stir Fry with Ginger-Sesame Sauce

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Golden pan-fried tofu cubes tossed in a vibrant ginger-sesame sauce with crisp vegetables. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, sesame oil, fresh ginger 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed extra firm tofu, cooking undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: Flip tofu cubes and cook an additional 4 minutes until all sides are golden. Remove tofu and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil. Sauté 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced medium red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl. Pour sauce into skillet and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return tofu to skillet, tossing gently to coat all pieces with sauce and vegetables.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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