Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Snow Peas in Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

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A light and effortless vegan stir fry featuring crispy tofu and crisp snow peas tossed in a fragrant ginger garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, snow peas, 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

14 oz, pressed and cubed firm tofu
2 cups, trimmed snow peas
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2, sliced green onions
1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy on all sides.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute until sauce is well distributed and slightly thickened.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.