Spicy Sesame-Soy Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Quick and vibrant noodle stir fry tossed with crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and a bold sesame-soy sauce. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 8 oz dry spaghetti noodles
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz dry spaghetti noodles in boiling salted water for 8 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: While noodles cook, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu and sauté for 6-7 minutes until all sides are golden and crispy; remove tofu from skillet.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and pour in a sauce made from 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; toss everything together with the cooked noodles.
6. Step 6: Stir-fry for 2 more minutes until noodles are heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.