30-Minute Sesame-Ginger Stir-Fried Tofu with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, crisp broccoli, and a zesty sesame-ginger sauce, ready in half an hour for busy weeknights. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 block, pressed and cubed into 1-inch pieces firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, thinly sliced bell pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss cubed tofu with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated, then heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and bell pepper, stirring for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and ginger to skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
4. Step 4: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 1 minute).
5. Step 5: Return crispy tofu to skillet, tossing to coat in sauce. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.