Udon

This healthy udon dish features thick, chewy noodles served in a savory broth, topped with fresh vegetables and a hint of umami from mushrooms. It's a comforting yet nutritious meal, perfect for any time of the year.

Ingredients

• Udon noodles - 200 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Fresh shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams, washed
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrot to the pot, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. After 5 minutes, add the spinach and cooked udon noodles to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
6. Allow everything to heat through for another 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables which aids digestion.
• Contains antioxidants from mushrooms and spinach that support overall health.

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