Stir-Fried Tofu with Broccoli and Cashew-Ginger Sauce

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and tender broccoli tossed in a savory cashew-ginger sauce for a satisfying vegan meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet and sauté 3 cups broccoli florets for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water. Pour this sauce over the broccoli and ginger mixture.
  5. Step 5: Return the tofu cubes to the pan along with 1/3 cup toasted cashew nuts. Toss everything gently and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and broccoli evenly.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.

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