Teriyaki Tofu & Broccoli
This is the meal I make when I need something cheap, cozy, and no-fuss — but still want it to taste like I care. It’s tofu, broccoli, rice, and teriyaki sauce. That’s it. And somehow, it still hits every time.
A quick tip if you’ve struggled with sad, soggy tofu in the past: toss it in a little cornstarch before it hits the pan. It creates the crispiest golden edges without deep frying or drama. Just press the tofu, cube it up, coat lightly with cornstarch, and into the skillet it goes.
Broccoli doesn’t need much here. A quick roast or pan-fry until it gets those caramelized bits brings out its natural sweetness and makes the whole bowl feel more balanced. And if you’re not making rice in bulk to keep in the fridge, start now. It makes this kind of throw-together dinner even faster.
Once everything’s cooked, add the teriyaki sauce to the tofu for the last couple minutes to let it caramelize and cling to the edges. Don’t add it too early or it’ll burn — trust me.
The beauty of this recipe is that it can be as basic or as zhuzhed-up as you want. Add scallions, sesame seeds, chili flakes, or just eat it as-is. It’s dependable, satisfying, and endlessly flexible — just how I like my weeknight dinners.
Save this for the nights when your budget’s tight, your brain’s tired, but you still want something good on the plate.
Teriyaki Tofu & Broccoli
This simple stir-fry pairs crispy tofu with tender broccoli, all coated in a savory-sweet teriyaki glaze. It’s budget-friendly, minimal effort, and endlessly comforting.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- salt + pepper
- 1 head of broccoli
- rice
- teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Pour olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Chop up your tofu into cubes and toss it on the skillet once it's hot. (Optional tofu prep: Coat with corn starch prior to skillet.) Season with salt and pepper.
- Chop up your broccoli with longer stems and toss it in the skillet.
- Cook your rice separately and set aside.
- Add teriyaki sauce the last 2 minutes of pan-frying the tofu. Toss the broccoli and tofu together and plate with the rice.
If this recipe sounds like your kind of thing, don’t forget to save it for later or share it with a friend who loves easy, flavorful meals!