Sautéed Shiitake Mushroom and Spinach Udon Noodles with Ginger Soy Sauce

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Thick udon noodles tossed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms and fresh spinach in a fragrant ginger soy sauce for a satisfying Asian-inspired vegetarian dish. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs dried udon noodles, olive oil, fresh shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 20 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 8 oz dried udon noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms are golden and softened.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 cups fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Step 5: Stir in cooked udon noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using). Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top before serving.

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