Pan-Fried Tofu with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Sesame Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Firm tofu pan-fried until golden, glazed with a savory ginger-soy sauce, and served alongside tender sesame-sautéed broccoli florets. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, fresh ginger 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 1/2-inch slices firm tofu
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp divided olive oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu slices (pressed and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces) and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on edges.
3. Step 3: Pour the prepared ginger-soy glaze over the tofu in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, gently turning tofu to coat evenly and thicken the sauce.
4. Step 4: Remove tofu from skillet and cover to keep warm. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and heat over medium heat.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green. Season broccoli with a pinch of salt.
6. Step 6: Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve alongside the glazed tofu, garnished with 2 sliced green onions.