Sesame-Ginger Stir-Fried Tofu with Broccoli and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Quick, flavorful stir-fry with firm tofu, crisp broccoli, and a savory sesame-ginger sauce over jasmine rice. This Asian one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, and sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 florets broccoli
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook jasmine rice: Combine 1 cup rice and 1.5 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add tofu cubes and stir-fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides.
3. Step 3: Push tofu to one side of the wok, add minced ginger and garlic, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over stir-fry ingredients, toss to coat, and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Fluff cooked rice and serve tofu-broccoli stir-fry over rice.