Tropical Tofu Stir-Fry with Island Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A vibrant vegan stir-fry featuring firm tofu, colorful bell peppers, and a sweet-savory pineapple sauce infused with island-inspired spices. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 280 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
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup, fresh pineapple chunks
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2, sliced for garnish scallions
• 1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and edges are crispy.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks. Cook for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp ground allspice. Pour the sauce over tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and coats the tofu and veggies.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.