Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry with Snap Peas and Red Bell Pepper

This vibrant Thai-inspired tofu stir-fry comes together quickly for a flavorful weeknight dinner, packed with crisp snap peas, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic basil. Enjoy a satisfying balance of protein and vegetables in under 20 minutes, all cooked on the stovetop.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 220 calories
Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry with Snap Peas and Red Bell Pepper
Ingredients
  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 piece red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook for 4 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ medium-high
2

Push the tofu to one side. Add the remaining oil and sauté the garlic and red chili for 30 seconds until fragrant.

🌡️ medium-high
3

Add the snap peas and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ medium-high
4

Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Toss everything to coat evenly and cook for 1 minute.

⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ medium-high
5

Turn off the heat and fold in Thai basil leaves until just wilted. Serve immediately with rice if desired.

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Nutrition Information

220
Calories
15g
Protein
14g
Carbs
12g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, simply add more red chili or a dash of chili paste to increase the heat.

Make sure your skillet is well-heated and use enough oil; avoid moving the tofu too soon so it can form a crust.

You can prep the vegetables and sauce ahead, but for best texture, stir-fry just before serving.

It can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce and ensuring all sauces used are gluten-free.

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