Thai-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with soft rice noodles, tofu, and a spicy-sweet Thai sauce. This thai-inspired pasta (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs rice noodles, block, cubed firm tofu, sliced bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 block, cubed firm tofu
- 1, sliced bell pepper
- 1 cup, florets broccoli
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon, grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1, cut into wedges lime
- 1 tablespoon, for garnish sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat sesame oil in a wok or large pan. Add tofu and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Pour in soy sauce and chili flakes, stirring to combine. Add cooked noodles and toss to coat.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with lime wedges and sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Thai-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Thai-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep rice noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Thai-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Thai-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Thai-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 10-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
