Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A vibrant vegan stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed with crunchy bell peppers and snow peas in a spicy garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (vegan), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, cornstarch, vegetable oil 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 extra-firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2, sliced thin scallions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press 14 oz extra-firm tofu for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes and toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crispy; remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed snow peas, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sriracha, and 1 tsp brown sugar, then pour this sauce into the skillet.
6. Step 6: Return the crispy tofu to the pan, tossing everything together for 2 minutes until coated and heated through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.