Stir-Fried Okinawan Vegetables with Tofu and Bonito Flakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A savory stir-fry highlighting Okinawa’s fresh vegetables and silky tofu, finished with umami-rich bonito flakes for depth. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs carrot, julienned, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1/4 cup bonito flakes
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced okra, 1 cup cut green beans, and 1 julienned medium carrot. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet and add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp mirin. Toss to coat and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup bonito flakes, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 tbsp sliced scallions over the stir-fry. Serve immediately to enjoy the bonito flakes’ delicate movement and flavor.