Simple Sesame Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A quick stir fry of nutty buckwheat soba noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and pan-fried tofu in a savory sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs soba noodles, extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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

• 8 oz soba noodles
• 14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz soba noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed pressed tofu and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey.
6. Step 6: Return tofu to the skillet along with drained soba noodles. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss gently for 2 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in sauce.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.