Name: Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz package of cubed tofu, drained and patted dry; 3 tablespoons corn starch; 10 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced; 9 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup green onions, chopped; 4 cups cooked unsalted white rice, see notes; 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil

This Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry recipe uses just one pan. A flavorful takeout style plant based dinner made with homemade garlic ginger stir fry sauce!

This broccoli tofu stir fry is made in just one big pan and tastes like takeout. If you have ever wondered how to cook tofu that tastes delicious, this is it!

⭐️ Review ⭐️

“I made this last night and my family loved it. I have never made any thing with tofu before….. I was scared but not as hard as I thought it would be. Thank you for this recipe. I will be cooking with Tofu again.”

I took one bite of the broccoli and realized it tasted just like the broccoli with garlic sauce that I order from a local Chinese restaurant.

If you are new to stir fries at home, this recipe is a great place to start!

broccoli with garlic sauce

Ingredients and notes

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this broccoli and tofu stir fry, why we use them, and a few helpful tips to ensure success.

Cubed tofu: If you cannot find cubed tofu, you can buy a block of extra firm tofu and drain and press it, then dice it into cubes.
Cornstarch: This helps add a crunchy texture to the tofu, as well as thicken the homemade stir fry sauce.
Soy Sauce: This is used in our easy 3 ingredient homemade stir fry sauce and adds a salty rich flavor.
Sesame Oil: This nutty and flavorful oil is perfect in Asian inspired recipes. You can use this in place of the olive oil in the recipe too, if you want to.
Fresh Ginger and Garlic: These are key for a sauce that tastes like your favorite takeout. Do not skip these!
Green Onions: Another flavorful addition to this stir fry, this adds a fresh bright flavor.
Broccoli Florets: Fresh broccoli florets are the star of the show alongside the tofu. Do not substitute frozen broccoli in this recipe.
White Rice: For serving your stir fry. Feel free to substitute brown rice, ramen noodles, udon noodles, or whatever you like!

ingredients needed to make broccoli tofu stir fry

How To Make Broccoli tofu stir fry

First, you will drain the tofu, and pat it dry.

Recipe Tip

I love buying pre packaged diced tofu, like I use in this recipe. It is so convenient!

If you cannot find pre packaged tofu, just drain a block of tofu and press it well before cutting into cubes.

Once you drain your tofu and pat it dry, place the cubes in a bowl.

Toss the tofu with cornstarch and shake it around until all sides are coated.

The cornstarch is going to help the tofu get those crispier edges.

How to pan fry the tofu

Heat a large skillet with oil until hot.

Add in your tofu and start to pan fry it. Cook the tofu for 10 – 15 minutes, stirring often, until all sides are cooked and crispy.

tofu cooking in a skillet surrounded with the other recipe ingredients

cooked tofu in the skillet surrounded by the recipe ingredients

Adding the rest of the ingredients

Next, add in your fresh garlic, ginger, green onion, broccoli and the homemade stir fry sauce.

These fresh ingredients give the dish so much flavor, so do not leave them out!

Keep stirring and cooking until broccoli is to your desired texture and stir fry sauce is thick and sticking to the broccoli and tofu.

I love my broccoli with a bit of crunch, so I cook it for just a few minutes (10 or 15) while still leaving a bit of a bite to it.

adding the broccoli, garlic, ginger, green onions, and stir fry sauce to the tofu

Kitchen tips

The texture of the broccoli really adds so much to this stir fry, so be sure you do not overcook it as it will begin to get mushy.

The secret to the flavorful sauce is in the fresh garlic and ginger, so do not skip these. Once you pair them with my 3 ingredient stir fry sauce, magic happens.

I have had people leave out the fresh garlic and ginger and did not like the recipe and that is why! The recipe, as written, yields the very best stir fry flavor.

My family used to eat Chinese every Sunday growing up, and it was a tradition I loved.

This recipe is also naturally vegan and gluten free, making it great for sharing with the ones you love!

3 ingredient stir fry sauce

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Notes

I do not suggest salting your rice or noodles before tasting it. You may find that the sauce from the stir fry is plenty for you. If needed, I suggest adding a little salt or additional soy sauce at the end to taste.