Sautéed Tofu Stir-Fry with Ginger and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Crispy tofu cubes stir-fried with fresh broccoli and aromatic ginger in a savory soy glaze for a satisfying vegan dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, broccoli florets, fresh 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, pressed and cubed extra firm tofu
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, sliced for garnish scallions
• 1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat broccoli.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to skillet and toss everything together for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats tofu and broccoli. Garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds before serving.