General Tso’s Inspired Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A plant-based take on the classic General Tso’s chicken, featuring crispy tofu and tender broccoli coated in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce. This Chinese-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli florets, cornstarch 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 stalks sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press 14 oz block firm tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss cubes in 1/4 cup cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu cubes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup water.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce into the skillet with broccoli and stir well. Return the tofu to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and broccoli.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.