Stir-Fried Tofu with Bell Peppers and Ginger-Soy Glaze

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

Vibrant tofu stir-fried with colorful bell peppers in a fragrant ginger-soy glaze, perfect for a quick vegetarian meal. This Asian Fusion vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to the skillet. Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl, then pour over tofu and peppers.
5. Step 5: Toss everything to coat and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the tofu and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.