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SIMPLE UDON NOODLE BOWL

udon noodles with mushrooms and onions in a blue and white bowl

Simple and delicious, this healthy udon noodle bowl is SO easy to make and will be in 30 minutes or less!

I absolutely love a good noodle bowl! There’s just something about them that’s comforting and satisfying. Udon noodles in particular are fairly new to me, but I have a feeling they will be reappearing in my meal rotation more often. Having a package on hand, I rummaged through my refrigerator and pulled out some produce I thought would be great and went to town.

The vegetables and seasoning in the recipe are really simple adding to the ease of this overall noodle bowl. Noodles and stir-fry’s are a match made in heaven and they cook up fast which in this case was perfect because I was very hungry…and this was really scrumptious!

On a side note: I’m slowly trying to update all the recipes that need it to keep TSV looking clean and fresh for years to come. I recently updated this Smoky Lentil & Quinoa Soup if you’ve got a soup craving. It’s hearty, nutrient dense and delicious! If you’re in the mood for a salad, try this Chopped Vegetable Salad + Garlic Dressing. It’s great alone, mixed with leafy greens or pasta making it really versatile. You might like these Apple Cinnamon Muffins using delicious almond flour making them gluten free. Lastly, this vibrant and filling Skillet Asparagus & Tomato Medley is a perfect spring/summer meal.

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Udon Noodles

The first time I made this recipe I used another brand of udon noodles. I’ve since learned that not all udon noodles are the same. These are now my favorite. Made with wheat flour and salt, these noodles are vegan and healthy! I can only imagine that fresh udon noodles would surpass these.

After devouring this meal udon noodles have become a new favorite. They are unlike most noodles as they cook up plump and hearty. I totally enjoyed slurping these up!

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How To Make Simple Udon Noodle Bowl

Making an udon noodle bowl is super easy! The vegetables I used can be switched up, just be careful because some may take longer to cook than others. I highly recommend using the ingredients I have here, I think you’ll love them. The mushrooms and zucchini will sweat down leaving some extra flavorful juices at the bottom of the wok/pan creating a wonderful broth. Some other veggies that would be great here, but take a little longer to soften and don’t sweat are broccoli and carrots. You could also switch up the mushrooms and use shiitake. As for the basil, the more the merrier I always say. Add as much as you like of anything here!

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Scrumptious to the very last bite, plump udon noodles are the best!

SIMPLE UDON NOODLE BOWL

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SIMPLE UDON NOODLE BOWL

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Noodles anyone? This noodle bowl is easy as can be and will ready in under 30 minutes!

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 3
  • Category: Entree, Noodles
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (9 – 12 oz.) udon noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large or 3 small zucchini, cut in half and sliced
  • 34 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • large handful bean sprouts
  • handful of basil, whole leaf or roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons tamari, coconut amino’s or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Instructions

Cook noodles as directed on package, set aside.

While you’re waiting for the water to boil, begin slicing up your veggies.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add onion (not the scallions) and cook about 4 minutes or until onions soften. Add mushrooms and cook another 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, scallions, bean sprouts, basil, water/broth, tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder and red pepper flakes, cook another 3 – 4 minutes, or until zucchini has just softened. A cover will help cook your vegetables faster. Remove from heat, add noodles to the pan and toss together. You can also keep the noodles and vegetable mixture separate if you like and mix in your bowl.

Serve in individual bowls with a little of the juice from the bottom of the wok/pan. Top with toasted sesame seeds (and more red pepper flakes if you like). A little sriracha wouldn’t hurt either!

Serves 3

NOTES:

Add some cubed firm or extra-firm tofu for added protein.

18 Comments

  1. Omg I was feeling so lazy this morning and wanted a delicious broth/noodle breakfast. Stumbled across this recipe, cooked it half asleep, it was incredible! Simple and healthy.






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