Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Tofu with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A fast, healthy vegan stir fry featuring crispy tofu, vibrant vegetables, and a savory garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, broccoli florets, red bell pepper 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed extra-firm tofu cubes in 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy; remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 5 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1 large sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp maple syrup, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat vegetables.
5. Step 5: Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats tofu and veggies.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.