Sautéed Tofu Stir Fry with Red and Yellow Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A colorful and protein-packed tofu stir fry featuring dual bell peppers, ginger, and garlic for a quick and satisfying vegan meal. This Asian-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegan, high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper 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 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, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, sliced thinly scallions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy on all sides; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet; pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently and cook for another 2 minutes until the tofu is heated through and coated with sauce.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.