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-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 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.