Zesty Lemon and Herb Japanese Udon Stir-Fry with Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 12 oz udon noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 In a large pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3 Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. 4 In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
5. 5 Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the lemon-soy sauce over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
6. 6 Add the lemon zest, fresh basil, and cilantro to the pan. Toss everything together to combine and heat through.
7. 7 Season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust the seasoning as needed.
8. 8 Serve the stir-fry hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.