Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic, Ginger, and Broccoli in Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Crisp-tender broccoli and golden pan-fried tofu tossed in a fragrant garlic-ginger soy sauce for a quick and satisfying vegetarian stir fry. This Chinese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed into 1-inch pieces
3 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed and cubed extra-firm tofu with 1 tbsp cornstarch until coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the broccoli. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Return tofu to the skillet. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and broccoli.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.