Stir-Fried Tofu with Seasonal Vegetables and Sesame

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry featuring firm tofu and seasonal vegetables in a savory sauce. This asian (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs block, pressed and cubed firm tofu, vegetable oil, medium, sliced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 cubed firm tofu
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 1, sliced bell pepper
• 2 cups, florets broccoli
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water to create a sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook for 5 minutes until golden on all sides, turning occasionally.
3. Step 3: Push tofu to one side of the skillet. Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and broccoli florets, then stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over tofu and vegetables, stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients evenly.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.