Description
Miso Noodles are a super easy and tasty 15 minute dinner recipe! Just cook some noodles and then make the sauce.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Noodles of Choice (227 g) See Note 1
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3-4 Cloves Fresh Minced Garlic, Or a Heaping Tablespoon
- 1/4 cup Hot Water
- 2-3 Tablespoons White Miso Paste (AKA yellow or shiro miso)
- 1.5 Teaspoon Agave or Maple Syrup, optional
Instructions
- Boil your Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then cook your pasta according to the package directions. Strain and set aside when ready.
- Heat the Oil OR Melt the Butter: Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. The add the butter or oil. You want the butter to full melt. If you are using oil, let it shimmer before adding the garlic.
- Toast the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir frequently. Cook it for about 30 seconds. It should lightly brown.
- Add the Miso and Agave: Once the garlic had briefly cooked, mix the miso with hot water with a small whisk until it is fully combined. Add it and the agave to the pan and mix everything together.
- Add the Pasta: Turn off the heat of your burner. Using large tongs, gently add the pasta to the sauce to avoid splashing. Combined the noodles and sauce with the tongs to avoid the noodles breaking.
- Serve: Add your pasta to your bowls and along with your vegetables and other add-ons. Enjoy!
- Storage: Let pasta cool and add it to an airtight container. Add it to your fridge and it should last about 1 to 2 days.
Notes
- Note 1: We recommend a long noodle, but otherwise the sky's the limit! Rice noodles, ramen noodles, almost any noodle will make this an easy meal to cook! Feel free to use whole wheat pasta, legume-based pasta, or your favorite gluten-free pasta based on your individual needs and preferences. Make sure to check the directions on the back of your pasta to cook it correctly and to get the time right on starting the other ingredients.
- Note 2: If you're hesitant about how powerful the miso is, Add a little at a time of the mixture to your sauce. It's easier to add more than it is to remove or counter balance what's already been added.
- Note 3: We don't recommend using red miso instead of yellow/white. It's a very different flavor profile and much more pungent. If you know how to make adjustments to recipes, you could probably pull it off.
- Note 4: With the agave, it balances the flavor of this dish but it is optional.
- Note 5: We served this as a side dish with some garlicky broccoli, green onions, and our Crispy Tofu.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Boiling, Stove top
- Cuisine: Asian