This tofu and broccoli stir fry recipe is really quick and easy to make and tastes great! Eat it on it’s own or over a bowl of your favorite rice for a delicious hearty meal.
I love to buy the pre-cut broccoli crowns to cut down on prep time and that really makes this meal quick!
When choosing a tofu to use in this recipe I prefer to use extra-firm tofu in this recipe. Textually it holds up better along side the broccoli.
What you need to make tofu and broccoli stir fry:
Serves 2 adults
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil – preferably toasted or black
- 2 tablespoons garlic – minced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers – diced
- 4 cups broccoli – heaping full cups. crowns, cut into fork size pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons agave or sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces extra firm tofu – cut into slices
- Sprinkle of salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil – for searing the tofu
Instructions
- Add sesame oil, garlic and bell peppers and saute until vegetables start to softened.
- Add broccoli.
- Whisk together ground ginger, soy sauce, agave or sugar, with water and cornstarch and add to the pan.
- Bring mixture to a boil until the mixture starts to thicken and broccoli starts to cook.
- Sprinkle tofu with salt and heat sesame oil in a pan. Lay down tofu and sear on each side.
- Once seared add to broccoli mixture.
Here are a few other take out fake outs you might like:
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- Sweet and sour Brussels sprouts stir fry RECIPE HERE
Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
Easy and delicious vegan stir fry meal that is bursting with flavor.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil – preferably toasted or black
- 2 tablespoons garlic – minced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers – diced
- 4 cups broccoli – heaping full cups. crowns cut into fork size pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons agave or sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces extra firm tofu – cut into slices
- Sprinkle of salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil – for searing the tofu
Instructions
- Add sesame oil, garlic and bell peppers and saute until vegetables start to softened.
- Add broccoli.
- Whisk together ground ginger, soy sauce, agave or sugar, with water and cornstarch and add to the pan.
- Bring mixture to a boil until the mixture starts to thicken and broccoli starts to cook.
- Sprinkle tofu with salt and heat sesame oil in a pan. Lay down tofu and sear on each side.
- Once seared add to broccoli mixture.