Quick Sautéed Garlic Ginger Tofu Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A vibrant stir fry featuring crispy tofu cubes sautéed with fresh garlic and ginger, tossed with crunchy vegetables for a quick and healthy vegan meal. This Asian vegan recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs firm tofu, sesame oil, and fresh garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 green onions, sliced
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.
Step 2: Flip the tofu cubes and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.