Step 1

Put all of the the sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk with a fork until it's well blended; set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat a glug or two of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, then simmer until fragrant, stirring often. Make sure the garlic doesn't brown or burn.

Step 3

Add the broccoli and mushrooms to the pan and toss them to coat them in garlic and oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the veggies are tender. If the pan seems to be drying out, add a bit more sesame oil

Step 4

Decrease the heat to low, then stir in the julienned carrots and zucchini. Cover the pan to keep the veggies warm.

Step 5

Now it's time to prepare the soba noodles. Cook them as directed on the package.

Step 6

When the soba noodles are cooked, strain them and immediately plunge them into an large bowl or pot of cold water. Swirl them around for about 30 seconds. This gets rid of extra starch and prevents a gluey texture.

Step 7

Pop the soba noodles into the pan with the veggies. Drizzle the sauce over the noodles and veggies, and toss to coat. Serve as a main or as a side!