Udon with Broccoli and Bacon
Udon with Broccoli and Bacon brings chewy noodles together with crisp-tender broccoli and napa cabbage for a satisfying contrast of textures. Smoky bacon adds depth while toasted sesame and black pepper provide a nutty, peppery finish. It’s a great weeknight dinner or casual lunch when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Udon with Broccoli and Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon and the onion in a large covered skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring, until the onions turn translucent and the bacon remains soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Cut each package of udon into quarters; add them to the skillet. Cook and stir until the noodles soak up the bacon grease and separate from each other, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the broccoli and napa cabbage into the skillet; sprinkle the sesame seeds and black pepper over the top. Cover the skillet and lower the heat to medium; cook, scraping and folding a few times with a wooden spatula, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Calories 687.79 kcal High 34%
- Protein 38.51 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 86.12 g 31%
- Total Fat 21.43 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 7.93 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.01 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 1320.32 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 7.11 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 7.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 131.52 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 489.69 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 10.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 60.62 mg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Udon with Broccoli and Bacon is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Green Cabbage, and Sesame Seeds. Each serving provides about 687.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Udon with Broccoli and Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Green Cabbage, Sesame Seeds, Thick-Cut Bacon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Udon with Broccoli and Bacon?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 687.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Udon with Broccoli and Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Udon with Broccoli and Bacon healthy?
- Udon with Broccoli and Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 687.79 calories and 38.51 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1320.32 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.93 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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