Tofu Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms in Ginger-Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A vibrant vegetarian stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, crunchy snow peas, and earthy shiitake mushrooms tossed in a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms 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 block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp optional red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same wok, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup trimmed snow peas, and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to the wok and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.