Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms
Enjoy these Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms for a healthier take on Chinese cuisine.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal
Sauce
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon creamy peanut butter or tahini
- 1 tablespoon molasses or pomegranate molasses optional
- 2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic grated
Noodles and Broth
- 8 oz Chinese style egg noodles or rice noodles
- 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
- 3 cups shiitake or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 count shallots chopped
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
- 2 count green onions chopped, for serving
Oil
- 2 tablespoon sesame or extra virgin olive oil
Prepare Sauce
Combine ½ cup soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, peanut butter/tahini, molasses, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, and ⅓ cup water in a bowl.
Cook Noodles and Spinach
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. To the pot used to cook the noodles, add the broth and ½ of the soy sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stir in the spinach. Keep warm.
Cook Mushrooms
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until golden. Add the shallots, 1 tablespoon ginger, and 2 cloves garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes, until fragrant.
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and a large pinch of pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the mushrooms are caramelized. Add the sesame seeds, cook 2 minutes. Spoon the mushrooms out of the skillet and onto a plate.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword ginger, Healthy, mushrooms, Noodles, Quick, sesame