Stir-Fried Tofu with Snow Peas and Ginger Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A quick stir-fry combining crispy tofu, tender snow peas, and a savory ginger soy glaze for a satisfying vegan meal. This Asian vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, snow peas, and vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 cloves minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
2 stalks sliced scallions
1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 14 oz extra firm tofu cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy.
Step 2: Push tofu to one side, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar in a small bowl. Pour sauce into skillet and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.