Japanese Stir-Fry Udon Noodles

Dinner is not going to be boring! This delicious stir-fry is perfect for a crowd or for meal prepping for a good variety of texture, flavor, and color!

JAPANESE STIR-FRY UDON NOODLES [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 2 cups button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli crowns
• 1/4 cup dried Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 zucchini, spiralized
• 1, 14-ounce packet udon noodles
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoons Japanese seasoning
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt
• 1/8 teaspoons miso paste (optional)
• 1/2 cup water divided into 2 parts
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup green onions chopped, for garnish

PREPARATION

1. In a small bowl, add the dried Shiitake mushrooms and top with 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside.
2. In a stir-fry pan, add the coconut oil and heat on medium for 30 seconds.
3. Add the ginger, garlic, and red bell peppers. Cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
4. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add broccoli and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
6. Drain and squeeze water out of the Shiitake mushrooms before adding to the pan.
7. Add the zoodles, the udon noodles, and 1/4 cup of water. Let it sit for about a minute before stirring it.
8. Add the remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds and green onions.
9. Cook for another 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.  Leave noodles in the pan for a few minutes.
10. Add the sesame seeds and green onions for garnish.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/japanese-stir-fry-udon-noodles/