Pan-Seared Tofu Stir Fry with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

A vibrant vegan stir fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed in a fragrant sesame-ginger sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, sliced thin 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 extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed extra-firm tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Stir in cooked tofu, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.