Garlic and Ginger Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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A vibrant stir-fry combining garlic, ginger, and tofu with crisp broccoli to nourish and energize during cold season. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, cubed, broccoli florets, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu, cubed
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden on all sides, then remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return tofu to the skillet, pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.