Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Tofu with Snow Peas and Sesame

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

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A speedy stir-fry featuring crisp snow peas and pan-fried tofu tossed in a savory garlic-sesame sauce, perfect for a plant-based weeknight dish. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, snow peas, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
2 cups, trimmed snow peas
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, sliced diagonally green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed extra firm tofu and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden on one side. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return tofu to the pan and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 diagonally sliced green onions before serving.