Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Tofu and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A quick, vibrant stir fry featuring crispy tofu and tender broccoli tossed in a savory sesame-ginger sauce that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired street-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, broccoli florets, vegetable oil 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
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds
• 2 sliced thin for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed extra-firm tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 cups broccoli florets. Stir fry for 4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the broccoli. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir together 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and add the tofu back to the skillet. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and broccoli.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.