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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A vibrant, easy stir-fry combining crispy tofu, crunchy broccoli, and toasted cashews in a savory garlic soy sauce. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, broccoli florets, raw cashews 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 block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz cubed extra-firm tofu with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry tofu for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy; remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1/3 cup raw cashews and toast for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/2 tsp salt, stir-fry for 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional). Pour sauce over broccoli, add tofu back to the pan, and gently toss to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and toasted cashews before serving over steamed rice or noodles.