Stir-Fried Tofu with Spicy Garlic and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A quick and satisfying vegan stir-fry featuring crisp broccoli florets and pan-seared tofu tossed in a flavorful chili garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired game-day recipe (vegan), 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.

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

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Ingredients

14 oz, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed, cubed firm tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes to the broccoli, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the tofu to the pan.
Step 4: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar in a small bowl, then pour over the tofu and broccoli. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.