Vegetarian Curry Udon

Transform your weeknight dinners with this warm and comforting Vegetarian Curry Udon, a delightful fusion of bold curry flavors and tender udon noodles. This recipe combines a rich and creamy coconut milk base with vibrant vegetables like baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and green bell peppers—all simmered in a fragrant curry-spiced broth. A touch of soy sauce enhances the savory depth, while a quick cornstarch slurry thickens the broth to coat every strand of the thick, chewy udon noodles. Garnished with fresh scallions for a pop of color and freshness, this dish is a wholesome, plant-based bowl of goodness that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for satisfying cravings for something hearty, vegan-friendly, and packed with flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams udon noodles
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 medium, sliced carrot
• 2 heads, chopped baby bok choy
• 150 grams, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 inch piece, grated ginger
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste black pepper
• 2 stalks, chopped scallions

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the udon noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the curry powder to the pot and stir for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrot, shiitake mushrooms, green bell pepper, and baby bok choy to the pot. Let the vegetables cook in the simmering liquid for 5-7 minutes or until they become tender.

Step 6

Stir in the soy sauce, and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to your taste.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the pot while stirring to thicken the curry broth.

Step 8

Add the cooked udon noodles to the pot, allowing them to heat through in the curry sauce for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Once everything is evenly heated and the curry has thickened to your preference, remove the pot from the heat.

Step 10

Serve the curry udon in bowls, garnishing with chopped scallions on top. Enjoy your warm, flavorful bowl of Vegetarian Curry Udon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2674.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1315.1

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10197.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 55.3g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 27IU	0%
Calcium 718.4mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 4476.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 61.0%