Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Golden tofu and crisp vegetables bathed in a luscious peanut sauce, ready in 35 minutes for a satisfying plant-based meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1, sliced bell pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1/2 cup, julienned carrots
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup, chopped peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp peanut butter, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
4. Step 4: Remove tofu from skillet and set aside. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup snap peas, and 1/2 cup julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Return tofu to skillet and pour peanut sauce mixture over everything. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Divide into bowls, top with 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped peanuts before serving.