Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Garlic Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A quick and healthy stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and a medley of vegetables tossed in a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, broccoli florets, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced thinly red bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced thin green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed extra firm tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the pan, then pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately.