Baked Udon

Baked Udon is a comforting and hearty dish featuring chewy udon noodles baked in a savory sauce with fresh vegetables and protein. This healthy rendition combines nutritious ingredients for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Udon noodles - 200 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Button mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Firm tofu - 150 grams, cubed
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cheddar cheese - 50 grams, grated (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and carrot to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, then add the cubed tofu, soy sauce, mirin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Combine the cooked udon noodles with the vegetable and tofu mixture, ensuring everything is well mixed.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese if using.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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