Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger and Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Firm tofu stir-fried with fresh ginger and vibrant sesame-seasoned greens for a satisfying vegetarian dish. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, sesame oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz (400 g), drained and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring to brown the bottoms.
2. Step 2: Flip the tofu cubes and cook an additional 4 minutes until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the skillet, then stir in 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups halved baby bok choy to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until leaves begin to wilt but stems remain crisp.
5. Step 5: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar in a small bowl, then pour over the greens and toss to coat.
6. Step 6: Return tofu to the skillet and gently toss everything together for 1 minute to combine and heat through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.