Lemon-Garlic Stir Fry with Tofu and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A bright and savory vegan stir fry combining crispy tofu and tender broccoli with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, broccoli florets, 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 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and diced into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
3 cups broccoli florets
3 tbsp vegetable oil
5, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water
2, sliced thin for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz diced tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 cups broccoli florets. Sauté for 5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth.
Step 4: Add 5 minced garlic cloves to the broccoli and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour the lemon-garlic sauce into the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the broccoli.
Step 5: Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving warm.