Stir-Fried Tofu with Vegetables and Garlic Sauce

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Crisp tofu cubes stir-fried with an assortment of colorful regional vegetables, coated in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, carrot, bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz cubed firm tofu gently with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add tofu cubes and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until all sides are golden and crispy; remove tofu and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 3 sliced green onions; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
  7. Step 7: Return tofu to the skillet and pour the sauce over; stir-fry for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats tofu and vegetables evenly.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.

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