Description
A comforting and flavorful dish of udon noodles glazed with rich sesame sauce and mixed with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe TYBM’s Homemade Vegan Seitan Beef (cut into strips) OR 1 recipe TYBM’s Flavorful Baked Tofu
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2–3 cups chopped broccolini or broccoli
- 15 oz package fresh vegan udon noodles
- 1 tsp sesame oil or neutral oil (for cooking)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ½ tbsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1–2 tsp sambal oelek or sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce or dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Your Protein: If you’re using the homemade vegan seitan or baked tofu, prepare it according to the linked recipes.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat a teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the Onion: Add the chopped yellow onion to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the Veggies: Toss in the chopped broccolini along with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the veggies are softened and the water is evaporated.
- Mix the Sauce: While the veggies are cooking, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients (excluding the cornstarch) in a bowl. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of this sauce with the cornstarch to create a slurry. Set it aside.
- Incorporate the Noodles: Add the udon noodles to the pan with the onions and broccolini. Cover for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to loosen and heat through.
- Add Sauce & Finish: Pour in half of the sauce and toss to coat the noodles. Add your prepared “beef” strips or tofu, pour in the remaining sauce, and add the cornstarch slurry. Heat for another 3-4 minutes until everything is well coated and the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, udon noodles, sesame glaze, quick dinner, comfort food
