One-Pan Veggie Stir Fry with Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A quick and nutritious one-pan stir fry featuring crisp vegetables and tofu. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, sesame oil, broccoli florets 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, drained and cubed extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3, chopped green onions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press and drain 14 oz extra firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add tofu cubes. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil along with 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 julienned large carrot. Stir fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to skillet and add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Pour in cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 3 chopped green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.