Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Green Beans in Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A savory and satisfying vegan stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and tender green beans tossed in a garlicky soy sauce glaze. This Chinese-inspired game-day recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, green beans, vegetable oil 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 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, drained and cubed into 1-inch pieces firm tofu
2 cups trimmed and halved green beans
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp mixed with 1 tbsp water cornstarch
2 stalks sliced thinly green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and cook for 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 5 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the green beans.
Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over everything. Toss gently to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving immediately.