Vegetable Udon

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Spinach (2 cups)
• Mushrooms (4 ounces, sliced)
• Bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
• Carrot (1, julienned)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
• Mirin (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Udon noodles (8 ounces)

Instructions

1. Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the carrot, bell pepper, mushrooms, and spinach to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the cooked udon noodles to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the green onions.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.