Speedy Sesame-Glazed Tofu with Snap Peas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A vibrant vegan stir-fry with tofu glazed in sesame-sweet sauce and crisp snap peas for a quick, colorful meal. This asian-inspired quick meals (vegan) ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes firm tofu
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 1/4 cup, sliced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 1/4 cup, chopped (green parts only) scallions
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water for the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup snap peas and 1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Return tofu to skillet and pour glaze over. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped scallions and 1/4 cup sesame seeds.