Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger and Scallion Oil

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Golden cubes of tofu stir-fried and finished with a fragrant ginger and scallion oil that infuses the dish with vibrant Asian flavors. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook without stirring for 4 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy, then gently flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden.
  3. Step 3: Remove tofu to a plate and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  4. Step 4: Lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 thinly sliced scallions to the skillet; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and scallions soften.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for another 30 seconds to combine.
  6. Step 6: Return tofu to the skillet and gently toss to coat cubes evenly with the ginger and scallion oil.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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