Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlicky Soy Glaze and Snow Peas

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A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes coated in a savory soy garlic sauce paired with tender snow peas. This Asian-inspired game-day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, snow peas, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Press 14 oz extra-firm tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cubes gently with 1 tsp cornstarch to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: While tofu cooks, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Once tofu is crispy, push to the side of the skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, then add 8 oz snow peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  5. Step 5: Pour the soy-garlic sauce mixture over tofu and snow peas, tossing everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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