Vegetarian Stir-Fried Tofu with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce

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A quick, savory stir-fry of crispy tofu and tender broccoli florets tossed in a garlicky soy sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-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: 20 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed tofu, cook for 6-8 minutes turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the broccoli. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Pour sauce into the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the garlic sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the tofu and broccoli.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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