Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger, Scallions, and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

A quick and simple vegan stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed with fresh ginger, scallions, and crunchy snow peas in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, canola oil, fresh ginger, minced 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
• 4 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed extra firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until all sides are golden brown and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp canola oil, then add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups snow peas and 4 scallions sliced into 1-inch pieces to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until peas are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to the skillet. Pour in 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything gently and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.