Zoo Garden Stir-Fry with Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A colorful medley of vegetables and tofu simmered in a nutty sesame sauce, perfect for a vibrant vegetarian weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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
• 2 cups, cut into florets broccoli
• 1 cup, sliced bell peppers
• 1 cup, julienned carrots
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, minced ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp minced ginger, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl to create the sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 14 oz cubed tofu and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden on all sides, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet, then add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced bell peppers, and 1 cup julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, then return tofu to the skillet. Pour sauce over ingredients and stir-fry for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.