Vietnamese-Inspired Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sweet Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A vibrant vegan stir-fry featuring firm tofu, fresh vegetables, and aromatic sweet basil, balanced with a savory soy and chili sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs firm tofu, pressed and cubed, wide flat rice noodles, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 8 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 8 oz wide flat rice noodles
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 cup, loosely packed sweet basil leaves
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup snap peas
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz wide flat rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until flexible, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz cubed firm tofu and pan-fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden on all sides.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced bell pepper, and 1/2 cup snap peas, stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Add the drained noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tbsp lime juice; toss well to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup loosely packed sweet basil leaves, 2 sliced green onions, and 1 tsp sesame oil, mixing until the basil is wilted and the flavors meld.