Stir-Fried Garlic Tofu with Broccoli and Shiitake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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A quick and nourishing stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, tender broccoli, and earthy shiitake mushrooms in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli florets, fresh shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz, pressed and cubed firm tofu
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
5, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2, sliced for garnish green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 14 oz cubed firm tofu with 2 tbsp cornstarch until coated evenly. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 5 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return crispy tofu to the skillet. Pour in a sauce made by mixing 3 tbsp soy sauce with 1/4 cup water. Toss everything to coat and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over the stir-fry. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.