Sweet Soy Stir-Fried Tofu with Assorted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A simple vegetarian stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and colorful vegetables coated in a sweet-savory soy glaze. This Singaporean-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 2 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
• 1, sliced into strips bell peppers
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press 14 oz firm tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup thinly sliced carrots, and 1 sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats vegetables.
6. Step 6: Return cooked tofu to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.
7. Step 7: Serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds.