Stir-Fried Tofu with Snow Peas and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A quick stir-fry combining crispy tofu cubes and crunchy snow peas tossed in a savory sesame-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, snow peas, sesame oil 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, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press and drain a 14 oz block of firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning gently until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving.