Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Bok Choy in Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Tender cubes of tofu stir-fried with crisp bok choy and aromatic garlic, finished with a rich sesame soy sauce for a quick vegetarian meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 3 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 14 oz pressed tofu cubes and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Flip tofu cubes and cook for another 3 minutes until all sides are crisp. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add 3 halved baby bok choy heads cut lengthwise, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until leaves are wilted but stalks remain crisp.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
6. Step 6: Return tofu to skillet, pour the sauce over tofu and bok choy, tossing gently to coat everything evenly. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.