Stir-Fried Soba Noodles with Spicy Miso and Shiitake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Earthy shiitake mushrooms and spicy miso paste combine in this quick stir-fried soba noodle dish with crisp vegetables. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dried soba noodles, shiitake mushrooms, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 soba noodles
• 6 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 oz dried soba noodles for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 6 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and mushrooms release their aroma.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sriracha sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked soba noodles and 1 tsp sesame oil to the wok. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.