Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A vibrant vegan stir fry featuring crispy tofu tossed with garlic and colorful bell peppers in a spicy sauce. This Asian-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 320 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 cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 1 large, julienned red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned green bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 large julienned red bell pepper and 1 large julienned green bell pepper, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Return the tofu to the wok and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the tofu and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.