Sautéed Ginger Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A quick and healthy vegan stir fry featuring crispy tofu, fresh broccoli, and bell peppers in a fragrant ginger-soy sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, pressed and cubed, 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 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 firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and sauté for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 sliced red bell pepper. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour sauce over vegetables, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.