Stir-Fried Spicy Tofu with Snow Peas and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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A quick and flavorful vegan stir-fry balancing crispy tofu with crunchy snow peas and toasted cashews in a spicy garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 30 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 380 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
3 cups snow peas
1/2 cup roasted cashews
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp, or to taste Sriracha sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2, thinly sliced green onions
1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed extra firm tofu cubes with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 3 cups snow peas and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet and add 1/2 cup roasted cashews.
Step 5: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp Sriracha, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Pour this sauce over the tofu mixture and toss for 2 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.