Tofu Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A vibrant tofu stir fry with colorful bell peppers and green vegetables in a savory sauce, for a nutritious and colorful meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Extra-firm tofu, Red bell pepper, Yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, pressed and cubed Extra-firm tofu
• 1 medium, sliced into strips Red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips Yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 3, minced Garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced Fresh ginger
• 1 tsp, for garnish Sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thinly for garnish Green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed extra-firm tofu and cook for 8 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then toss in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, and 1 cup snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar to create the ternary sauce.
5. Step 5: Return the tofu to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.