Stir-Fried Noodles with Charred Vegetables and Miso Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A savory stir fry of noodles and smoky vegetables coated in a rich miso glaze for an umami-packed street food twist. This Japanese-inspired street-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dried ramen noodles, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried ramen noodles
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into half-moons zucchini
• 1 medium, sliced thin red bell pepper
• 6 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook 8 oz dried ramen noodles for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 6 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables start to char and soften.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp mirin until smooth.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked noodles to the wok with vegetables and pour in the miso glaze. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.