japanese

Mentaiko Cream Udon with Spinach and Nori

This dish pairs frozen udon noodles with mentaiko, cream cheese and baby spinach. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Easy

Balanced Pescatarian

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Estimated macros per portion

27 g Protein

83 g Carbohydrates

28 g Fat

5 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

250g frozen udon noodles 318 kcal
45g mentaiko (spicy cod roe) 37 kcal
120g milk 60 kcal
40g cream cheese 137 kcal
70g baby spinach 16 kcal
15g scallion 5 kcal
10g olive oil 88 kcal
8g soy sauce 6 kcal
2g nori sheet, shredded 1 kcal
1g black pepper 3 kcal

Cooking instructions

frozen udon noodles
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook frozen udon noodles according to package directions, then drain well.
frozen udon noodlesscallionolive oil
While noodles cook, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sliced scallion; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
milkcream cheesesoy sauce
Lower heat to medium-low. Add milk and cream cheese; whisk until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
mentaiko (spicy cod roe)baby spinach
Stir in mentaiko (or spicy cod roe paste) until evenly combined. Add spinach and cook 30 to 60 seconds just until wilted.
frozen udon noodlessoy sauceblack pepper
Add drained udon to the skillet and toss to coat. Season with soy sauce and black pepper to taste.
nori sheet
Serve immediately topped with shredded nori.