Quick Stir-Fried Sesame Ginger Tofu with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A fast, flavorful stir fry featuring crispy tofu, vibrant snow peas, and a fragrant sesame ginger sauce for a healthy weeknight dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, snow peas, sesame oil 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 2, sliced thin scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 ounces of pressed and cubed extra firm tofu and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Sauté 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Return tofu to the skillet.
4. Step 4: Stir together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon honey, then pour over tofu and snow peas. Toss gently and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.