Stir-Fried Tofu with Sesame Ginger Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender cubes of tofu stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a fragrant sesame ginger sauce, a satisfying vegan main or side. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 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 250 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, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes 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 rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden on the bottom.
2. Step 2: Flip the tofu cubes and cook for an additional 3 minutes until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then add 3 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the broccoli and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and add the tofu back to the skillet.
6. Step 6: Toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu and broccoli.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.