Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles
Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles feature bouncy udon tangled with crisp-tender broccoli, peppers, carrots, and zucchini in a soy, mirin, and chili-garlic glaze. The sauce balances salty, sweet, and gentle heat, while fresh ginger adds a bright finish. Great for a quick weeknight Dinner or a flavorful veggie-forward side.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 51
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the udon in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender yet still slightly firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 4
Stir in a few drops of sesame oil.
- 5
Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Cook the broccoli until it is bright green and still crunchy, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the green bell pepper and carrots; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Add the zucchini; cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes more.
- 9
Add the soy sauce, mirin, chili-garlic sauce, and ginger; stir to combine.
- 10
Mix in the noodles; cook and stir until the noodles absorb some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Calories 384.52 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 13.83 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 76.29 g 28%
- Total Fat 3.48 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 782.99 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 6.31 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 13.55 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 81.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 655.17 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 65.55 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 63.11 mg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Stir Fried Japanese Udon Noodles is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Carrot, Chili Sauce, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 384.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Carrot, Chili Sauce, Fresh Ginger, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 384.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles healthy?
- Stir-Fried Japanese Udon Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 384.52 calories and 13.83 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 782.99 mg (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, 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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