Miso-Glazed Carrot and Ginger Noodles
Sweet carrots and fresh ginger simmered in a savory miso broth, served over tender rice noodles. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs rice noodles, carrots, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rice noodles
- 4 oz carrots
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 2 oz rice noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Step 2: Thinly slice 4 oz carrots and mince 1 tbsp fresh ginger. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add carrots and ginger, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 1 tsp soy sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until carrots are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Add drained noodles to the saucepan and toss gently until coated. Divide into bowls and top with 2 tbsp chopped green onions before serving.








