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

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A quick stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes and tender broccoli florets coated in a savory garlic soy sauce for a satisfying vegan meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan, gluten free option), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian 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 over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz extra-firm tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet, pour the sauce mixture over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and broccoli.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the dish. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.

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