Stir-Fried Tofu with Spicy Sesame and Broccoli

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A colorful stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and tender broccoli tossed in a bold spicy sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra 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.

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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed and cubed extra firm tofu with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 2 tbsp water. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until it slightly thickens.
  6. Step 6: Return crispy tofu to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce. Cook for 1 additional minute.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the dish before serving.

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