Spicy Sautéed Tofu with Garlic and Chili over Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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Firm tofu cubes sautéed with garlic and red chili flakes, served atop fragrant jasmine rice for a quick vegan meal with a fiery kick. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra-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 340 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup, uncooked jasmine rice
1 1/4 cups water
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz extra-firm tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until all sides are golden and crisp.
Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes to the pan with tofu. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce and 1 tsp brown sugar, cooking for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu.
Step 5: Serve the spicy tofu over the cooked jasmine rice and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions.