Sautéed Ginger Garlic Tofu with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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A quick and flavorful vegan stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, fresh broccoli, and a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 30 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp fresh minced ginger
3 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 sliced green onions
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 14 oz of 1-inch cubed extra firm tofu in 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté tofu cubes for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and sauté 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 3 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet, tossing and cooking for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return crispy tofu to the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and toss everything together for 2 more minutes to let flavors combine.
Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.