Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Firm tofu stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and a spicy sauce that highlights regional flavor influences. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, red bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 block, drained and cubed into 1-inch pieces firm tofu
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh, minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sambal oelek
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until edges are golden and slightly crispy.
2. Step 2: Push tofu to the side, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sambal oelek, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats tofu and peppers.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.