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Tofu and I have come a long, long way. Or should I say—I have come a long way, after learning how to properly cook tofu. Tofu has a lot going for it.

It’s a phenomenal source of plant-based protein. Tofu contains all the necessary amino acids for your body. It’s inexpensive, especially compared to meat.It has a long shelf life. Keep a package in your refrigerator or freezer, and you can pull together a nutritious dinner on demand.

Tofu can also be bland, mushy, and generally live up to its ill repute as being a flavorless blob to be either avoided or endured only for the sake of being healthy. NOT SO with this broccoli tofu stir fry! Cooked properly, tofu becomes crispy outside, chewy and “meaty” inside, and acts like a sponge, drinking up all of the yummy flavors in the recipe. We are waking up to a new season, and this healthy broccoli tofu stir fry is just the meal for the moment.

The recipe begins with core Asian pantry staples, like hoisin and soy sauce (keep this ingredient on hand, and dinner like Homemade Fried Rice is only 15 minutes away).Then, for an energetic spring twist, it ups the ginger to give the sauce a burst of freshness that brings the tofu and vegetables to life.

How to Make Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

Broccoli is an especially nice vegetable for stir fries, because it quickly cooks to a pleasant crisp-tender texture, and its florets do a marvelous job trapping the scrumptious stir fry sauce. Hence the popularity of broccoli-based stir fries like Crockpot Beef and Broccoli and Healthy Beef and Broccoli. That said, you can absolutely make this stir fry using any mix of veggies (tofu broccoli mushroom stir fry and tofu broccoli carrot stir fry are two favorites). Or, for an even faster dinner, use a bag of mixed frozen stir fry vegetables.

The Ingredients

Tofu. Don’t let prior experience scare you off! In this recipe, the tofu is delightfully crispy, tender, and bursting with flavor from the sauce. Cornstarch. Helps create a crust-like exterior on the tofu and thickens the sauce. Soy Sauce. For that beloved, umami bomb of flavor. Hoisin. A thick and luscious blend of salty and sweet flavors that helps create the perfect sauce. Making tofu broccoli stir fry with hoisin gives you big flavor bang in a single ingredient.Ginger. A key flavor ingredient for our sauce. It adds zip and warmth.Rice Vinegar. Adds a touch of acidity and sweetness. Sesame Oil. Nutty and delicious in Asian recipes like this one. Broccoli. Crisp-tender broccoli pairs exceptionally well with the tofu and sauce. Plus, it’s packed with antioxidants and vitamins (like vitamin C). Sesame Seeds. A final addition that brings a hint of nuttiness and enhances presentation.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.To Reheat. Gently reheat the stir fry in a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Wok. I love using a wok for stir fries, but you could also use a large non-stick pan. Liquid Measuring Cups. Ideal for both measuring and mixing the sauce ingredients. Small Whisk. This whisk is the perfect size.

Whether you’re seeking meatless meal inspiration, meal-prep-friendly recipes that taste great leftover, or it’s 6 o’clock and you need dinner NOW, I hope this broccoli tofu stir fry hits the spot for you, the way it does for us.