Vegetarian Udon

Ingredients

• 1 lb. frozen or fresh Udon noodles prepared according to package directions
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup medium tofu, cubed
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Optional protein: Feel free to add a protein like thinly sliced fish or a runny fried egg on top.

Instructions

1. 1
   Bring broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar to a boil for one minute and reduce heat to a simmer.
2. 2
   Add tofu, broccoli, carrots, spinach, mushrooms and cook for three minutes or until broccoli is tender.
3. 3
   Divide Udon between four bowls with a pinch of sesame seeds on top.
4. 4
   Optional protein: Feel free to add a protein like thinly sliced fish or a runny fried egg on top.