Ginger-Garlic Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry
A savory, plant-powered stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, tender broccoli, and edamame. Quick to prepare and tossed in a warming ginger-garlic sauce.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Rice Hack: Buying pre-cooked frozen brown rice or using leftover cold rice saves time and actually increases resistant starch, which is excellent for gut health.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep extra-firm tofu (drained), cup shelled edamame (thawed), tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Press the extra-firm tofu briefly to remove…
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Press the extra-firm tofu briefly to remove…
Press the extra-firm tofu briefly to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
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Heat the avocado or canola oil in…
Heat the avocado or canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy on most sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
Look for: golden brown and crispy on most sides
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Add a splash more oil along with…
In the same pan, add a splash more oil along with the minced fresh ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the broccoli florets and water
Add the broccoli florets and water. Cover the pan and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp
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Stir the pan-fried tofu
Stir the pan-fried tofu, shelled edamame, and cooked brown rice into the skillet with the broccoli.
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Drizzle generously with soy sauce and toasted…
Drizzle generously with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and coated in the seasonings. Serve warm.
Look for: heated through and coated in the seasonings
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