Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry with Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A vibrant Asian-inspired dish with crispy tofu, tender bok choy, and a savory-sweet sauce infused with sesame oil and soy sauce. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, pressed and cubed, bok choy, sliced, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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

• 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 cups bok choy, sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp peanut butter, unsweetened
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/4 cup vegetable broth, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 block (14 oz) pressed and cubed tofu. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups sliced bok choy and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the leaves wilt and the stems soften, stirring frequently.
4. Step 4: Pour the soy sauce mixture into the wok. Stir to combine and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately over steamed rice.