Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetable Noodles with Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A vibrant stir-fry featuring chewy noodles, crisp vegetables, and pan-fried tofu tossed in a savory garlic sauce for a quick, satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, rice noodles, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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

• 300 grams, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 200 grams rice noodles
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2, chopped green onions
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp, optional red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 200 grams rice noodles according to package instructions until just tender, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 300 grams cubed firm tofu and pan-fry for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and slightly crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 julienned carrot, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the pan along with cooked noodles. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and sauce slightly thickens.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) over the stir-fry. Toss once more and serve immediately.