Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms

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A light Japanese-inspired noodle dish featuring nutty soba noodles tossed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and bright lemon. This japanese-inspired noodles (vegetarian) ready in about 20 minutes pairs soba noodles, sliced shiitake mushrooms, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and tender.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Add the cooked soba noodles and toss gently to combine and heat through, seasoning with 1/4 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soba noodles from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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