Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Tofu and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A vibrant vegetarian stir-fry combining crisp broccoli and pan-fried tofu in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed, broccoli florets, peanut butter, smooth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp peanut butter, smooth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped

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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 extra firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sriracha sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to the skillet with broccoli, pour the peanut sauce over, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until sauce thickens and coats tofu and broccoli.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.