Rainbow Veggie Stir-Fry with Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A vibrant, nutrient-packed stir-fry featuring crispy pan-seared tofu and colorful seasonal vegetables in a light ginger-scallion sauce. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 1 block (14 oz), pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 1 cup, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1 cup, thinly sliced (1/4 red, 1/4 yellow) bell peppers
• 1 cup, julienned carrots
• 1/2 cup, ends trimmed snow peas
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3, white parts minced, green parts sliced scallions
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, 1 minced scallion white part, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tofu cubes and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 2 more minutes until crisp on all sides.
3. Step 3: Remove tofu and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to skillet, then add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Add snow peas and remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute until snow peas brighten in color.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to skillet, pour in sauce mixture, and toss vigorously for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats vegetables. Stir in remaining scallion greens before serving.