Vegetarian Sesame Stir-Fry with Tofu and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A colorful and nutritious vegetarian stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and tender broccoli in a savory sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block firm tofu
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Press 14 oz firm tofu to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil. Sauté 3 cups broccoli florets for 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Step 4: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to broccoli; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
Step 6: Pour sauce mixture into skillet with broccoli, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the broccoli, about 2 minutes.
Step 7: Return tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
Step 8: Serve sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 cup sliced green onions for garnish.