Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger-Sesame Broccoli
A fragrant stir-fry featuring firm tofu and broccoli tossed in a ginger-sesame sauce inspired by regional Asian flavors. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 block, drained and cubed into 1-inch pieces firm tofu
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks thinly sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Press and drain 14 oz firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sauté 3 cups broccoli florets over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
- Step 5: Return the tofu cubes to the pan and gently toss to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.








