Sesame-Ginger Glazed Tofu with Bok Choy and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Silky tofu simmered in a sweet-savory sesame-ginger glaze, served over jasmine rice with crisp-tender bok choy for a vibrant vegan meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 572 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 14 oz firm tofu
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cups, cooked jasmine rice
• 2 cups, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces bok choy
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the cubed tofu, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Pour the sauce mixture over the tofu, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed bok choy to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Serve the tofu and bok choy over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.