Tofu Stir-Fry with Sesame and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Crisp-tender vegetables and tofu coated in a savory-sweet sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh ginger for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs firm tofu, broccoli, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 cups broccoli
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to create a sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 julienned medium carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the tofu to the wok, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately.