Vegetarian Stir-Fry with Tofu and Colorful Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

A vibrant stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, bell peppers, snap peas, and a savory soy-ginger sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, sesame oil 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 firm tofu
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup trimmed snap peas
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press 14 oz firm tofu between paper towels for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add tofu cubes, and sauté for 8 minutes turning occasionally until golden and crispy on all sides.
2. Step 2: Remove tofu from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, then sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, tossing everything together for 2 more minutes until the sauce coats the tofu and vegetables and heats through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles if desired.