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Vegan Sesame Grilled Udon Noodles

A quick, healthy, and delicious noodle dish combining sesame, garlic, and fresh veggies, perfect for meal prep or sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 recipe TYBM's Homemade Vegan Seitan Beef or TYBM's Flavorful Baked Tofu (cut into strips) Choose one protein option
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil or neutral oil (for cooking)
  • 15 oz package fresh vegan udon noodles Quick-cooking like Ka-Me
  • 2-3 cups chopped broccolini or broccoli
Sauce Ingredients
  • 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the vegan seitan beef strips or baked tofu according to their recipes. This can be done a day or two ahead.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat a teaspoon of sesame oil. Sauté the yellow onion until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped broccolini and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cook for 6-8 minutes until softened and the water evaporates.
  4. While the broccolini cooks, mix all the sauce ingredients together, except for the cornstarch. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce with the cornstarch to create a slurry. Set this aside.
Cooking
  1. Add the udon noodles to the pan with the onion and broccolini. Cover for 2-3 minutes to loosen the noodles. Pour in half the sauce and toss until the noodles are well coated.
  2. Add the prepared 'beef' strips or tofu along with the remaining sauce and cornstarch mixture. Heat for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is nicely coated.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately and top with cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Make sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions for the best texture. Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas based on your preference. Adjust the heat of the dish by using more or less sambal oelek or sriracha.