Stir-Fried Tofu with Hoisin and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Crisp-tender vegetables and tofu coated in a savory-sweet hoisin glaze, ready in 30 minutes. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 firm tofu
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 bell peppers
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 3 cups cooked rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press 14 oz firm tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Add tofu cubes and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced bell pepper and 2 cups broccoli florets, stir-frying for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Whisk 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Pour over tofu and vegetables, cooking for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.