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Chili Garlic Tofu with Broccoli and Greens

Crisp-edged tofu and charred broccoli tossed with garlicky chili sauce, wilted kale and spinach over fluffy quinoa.

Chili Garlic Tofu with Broccoli and Greens

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb560 gFirm tofupressed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2½ tbsp20 gCornstarch
  • 1¼ cups200 gQuinoa, dryrinsed
  • 2 cups500 gWater
  • 3⅓ cups florets300 gBroccolicut into small florets
  • 5¾ cups chopped120 gKalestems removed, chopped
  • 3⅓ cups loosely packed100 gBaby spinach
  • 1¼ cups150 gShelled edamame, frozenthawed
  • 6 cloves18 gGarlicminced
  • 1½ tbsp grated10 gFresh gingergrated
  • 1¾ tsp3 gCrushed red pepper
  • 3 tbsp40 gLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 2⅛ tsp15 gHoney
  • 2 tsp10 gApple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp30 gCanola oil
  • 1⅛ tsp5 gToasted sesame oil
  • 2 medium30 gGreen onionsthinly sliced

Steps

  1. Bring the quinoa and 400 g of the water to a boil in a saucepan, cover, simmer 15 minutes, then rest off the heat 5 minutes and fluff.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, make the chili garlic sauce: whisk the soy sauce, honey, cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, toasted sesame oil and the remaining 100 g of water in a small bowl.
  3. Pat the tofu dry and toss it with the cornstarch until coated.
  4. Heat half the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning, 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp on most sides; move it to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining half of the canola oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli and cook 4 minutes until charred in spots and crisp-tender.
  6. Add the edamame, garlic and ginger and stir 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add the kale and spinach in handfuls, tossing until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Return the tofu to the skillet, pour in the chili garlic sauce and toss 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  9. Spoon over the quinoa and scatter the green onion on top.

Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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