Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Ginger in Spicy Sesame Sauce

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Crisp pan-fried tofu cubes tossed in a fragrant garlic-ginger sesame sauce with a hint of chili, perfect for a quick vegetarian Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, sesame 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Press and drain 14 oz extra-firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add tofu cubes to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring until golden and crisp on one side, then flip and cook another 4 minutes until all sides are browned. Remove tofu and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil. Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return tofu cubes to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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