Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu and Garlic-Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A colorful medley of crisp vegetables and firm tofu tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. This Asian vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 250 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
• 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
• 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted for garnish

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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 cubed firm tofu and sauté for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to the pan and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Add the 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.