Spicy Korean-Style Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A vibrant vegan stir-fry featuring firm tofu and colorful vegetables tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce for a satisfying plant-based meal. This Korean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced into half-moons zucchini
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides; remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced bell pepper, and 1 small sliced zucchini; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/4 cup water; pour the sauce over the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Return the tofu to the skillet and toss everything together, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 chopped green onion stalks and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.