Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic Broccoli and Sesame Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A quick and flavorful vegan stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed with tender broccoli in a savory garlic sesame soy sauce. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra-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 280 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, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced green onions

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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 pressed extra-firm tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring until bottoms are golden and crispy. Flip tofu and cook another 4 minutes until all sides are golden. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the broccoli.
4. Step 4: Return the tofu to the skillet, gently tossing to combine and heat through for 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.