Garlicky Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Crispy baked tofu and vibrant broccoli tossed in a savory ginger-soy glaze for a restaurant-quality Asian dinner in under 30 minutes. This asian-inspired one pot (high protein) ready in about 40 minutes pairs firm tofu, broccoli, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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, pressed and cubed 1-inch firm tofu
• 2 cups, cut into florets broccoli
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, sliced green onions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed tofu with 1 tsp cornstarch until evenly coated, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway.
2. Step 2: While tofu bakes, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Pour sauce mixture over broccoli, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats vegetables (about 2 minutes).
5. Step 5: Add baked tofu to skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Cook for 1 minute to heat through, then transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.