Stir-Fried Tofu with Broccoli and Cashews in Garlic-Sesame Sauce

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A vibrant stir fry featuring crispy tofu and tender broccoli tossed in a savory garlic-sesame sauce topped with crunchy roasted cashews. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, fresh broccoli florets, roasted cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz extra firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, then 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cups fresh broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over. Toss gently to coat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the tofu and broccoli.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir fry, add 1/2 cup roasted cashews, and toss lightly before serving.

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