Stir-Fry with Tofu and Broccoli in Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with pan-fried tofu, crisp broccoli, and a savory sesame-ginger sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This Asian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 2 cups, cut into florets broccoli
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 4 cups cooked rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed, cubed tofu and cook 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
2. Step 2: Remove tofu from skillet. Add 2 cups broccoli florets to skillet and stir-fry 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: In small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour sauce over broccoli and stir to coat. Return tofu to skillet and cook 2 minutes, stirring to coat with sauce.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve over 4 cups cooked rice.