Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger-Sesame Glaze and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Firm tofu cubes stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a vibrant ginger-sesame glaze for a flavorful vegan dish. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli florets, sesame 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 cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press and drain 14 oz firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring until bottoms are golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the broccoli and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the broccoli.
6. Step 6: Return tofu cubes to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the ginger-sesame glaze. Cook for an additional 1 minute to warm through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.