As a busy mom, I'm always making quick and easy recipes that also taste mind-blowing. This Tofu Broccoli Skillet dish is one that is on constant rotation on my menu.
As a working mom, I understand how difficult it can be to prepare healthy home-cooked meals that don't take hours to prepare. Who wants to be slaving in the kitchen after spending hours at work and commute.
We want to get the meal prepared and ready in no time so that we can spend quality time with our families instead. I want to show you that this is very possible!
That is the reason why most of my recipes are quick and easy but flavorful and amazing, just like my General Tso's Chickpeas and Jamaican Spicy Potato Curry.
This Tofu Broccoli Skillet recipe was originally posted on January 13, 2017.
Although I am a mom who works from home, and home-school Daevyd. I find that I'm running around all day and when it comes to dinner time, I just want to be in and out of the kitchen.
I look forward to when my hubby gets home to pamper him with a delicious home-cooked meal and to catch up on how he spent his day and share with him how Daevyd and I spent ours.
How To Prepare Tofu Broccoli Skillet?
- Sprinkle tofu cubes with salt and set aside in a bowl.
- Fill water in a large pot and set to boil.
- Meanwhile, mix sauce ingredients, water, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, maple syrup, cornstarch, sesame oil, and ginger, in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook for 5 minutes on one side.
- Flip tofu, add garlic slices and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, place broccoli in water and cook for about 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add sauce to tofu, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in broccoli florets, and spring onions and serve.
I always use super/extra firm tofu that doesn't need much pressing, pressing out the water will improve the texture of your tofu. Here is an article about Tofu Pressing.
Other Vegan Asian Inspired Recipes To Try
- General Tso Cauliflower
- Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice
- Teriyaki Soy Curls
- Sesame Tofu
- Gluten-Free Vegan Ramen
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Nutrition
- Energy:
- 190 kcal / 794 kJ
- Fat:
- 9 g
- Protein:
- 12 g
- Carbs:
- 20 g
Cooking Time
- Preparation:
- 5 min
- Cooking:
- 15 min
- Ready in:
- 20 min
Ingredients
- 14-16 oz tofu, rinsed, pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, or olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Sauce
- 1/4 cup water, or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos, coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 green onion, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle tofu cubes with salt and set aside in a bowl.
- Fill water in a large pot and set to boil.
- Meanwhile, mix sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook for 5 minutes on one side.
- Flip tofu, add garlic slices and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile place broccoli in water and cook for about 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add sauce to tofu, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in broccoli florets, and spring onions and serve.
Notes
Michelle,
This dish was quick, easy and super tasty!! I discovered your recipes about 6 weeks ago and I must tell you that I cook at least three of your dishes per week. Everything I’ve tried to date has been a hit. BIG UP!
Hello Jasmine thank you for your kind words, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. It is so ironic that I just made a variation of this recipe and the thought came to me that I haven’t shared this for quite a while and how I should share it next only to leave the kitchen and now find your comment. Blessings!
Was very good! I had just bought soy curls for first time and used them in place of tofu. I am trying very hard to adopt a plant based lifestyle and this recipe definitely pushed me in the right direction. Much thanks!
Paula, I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. Congratulations on your journey in adopting a plant-based lifestyle.
I feel like a cook.(which i am not … I am a recipe follower and that’s ok with me)..this was great … hubby gave some to a friend cause he didn’t have lunch and the friend called me and said he is placing his order.. I was like ok.. Thanks for your recipes …u r making me into a cook ????
Thank you Philly, your review makes my day. That’s exactly what I want to do and it is so amazing that it can be done online. Keep up the great work, this is so inspiring!
Am going to try but wish you had a print friendly option.
Thank you Chris, I understand this is one of my 2018 goals.
I have very little experience with cooking and was able to make this! It tasted great.
Gaby thank you for taking the time to let me know, I’m happy you loved how it tasted!
Ow I loved it ,easy to make and it taste so good. Xxx
Thank you for your feedback, so happy you loved it!
I love how this recipe is so easy to prepare, my entire family enjoyed it for supper!
This looks so yum – I can never get my tofu to come out as perfect as yours!
Thank you Zoe, this method is very simple so try it. It is just the oil, salt and garlic at first. Do it in a pan that does stick and brown it, then add the sauce. Will come out perfect.
Looks so appetizing…am gonna try this…
Awesome Jay, please enjoy!