Pan-Seared Tofu with Ginger-Sesame Stir-Fried Broccoli

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

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Firm tofu pan-seared to golden perfection paired with crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a fragrant ginger and sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, broccoli florets, ginger 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and sliced into 1/2-inch slabs extra-firm tofu
4 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp, finely grated ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced (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. Carefully add 14 oz pressed and sliced extra-firm tofu slabs. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp honey. Toss to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and gently toss with broccoli and sauce to combine.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.