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.