Quick Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A fast and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, sweet bell peppers, and fragrant garlic in a savory sauce. This Asian-inspired no-cook recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, drained and cubed, red bell pepper, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced 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 firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.