Sautéed Garlic-Ginger Tofu with Broccoli and Sesame

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Pan-seared tofu cubes tossed with sautéed broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a satisfying vegan dish. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, drained and pressed, broccoli florets, sesame oil 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 14 oz firm tofu into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp maple syrup. Pour the sauce over the broccoli, then return tofu to the skillet. Toss everything gently and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats tofu and broccoli.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.

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