Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender tofu cubes stir-fried with crisp baby bok choy and fragrant garlic in a savory soy-ginger sauce for a quick plant-based dinner. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, baby bok choy, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
3 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2, sliced for garnish scallions
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same wok, add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 halved baby bok choy heads to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until leaves are wilted but stems remain crisp.
Step 4: Return the tofu to the wok and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving hot.