Spicy Citrus Miso Stir-Fried Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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A vibrant stir-fry combining the depth of miso with fresh citrus notes, paired with noodles and crisp vegetables for a quick, satisfying meal. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs udon noodles, white miso paste, orange zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz udon noodles
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook 12 oz udon noodles in boiling salted water for 8 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes until the miso melts into a sauce.
Step 5: Add the drained noodles and 3 chopped green onions to the wok, tossing everything together for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.