Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Ginger-Soy Sauce

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

A quick stir fry with crispy tofu and colorful vegetables, tossed in a fragrant ginger-soy sauce perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, 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 320 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 block, drained and cubed extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 sliced, for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz cubed extra firm tofu with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry tofu cubes for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, and 1 julienned large carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return crispy tofu to the skillet. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.