Walnut-Miso Noodle Bowl with Asparagus and Chile Paste

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Whole grain noodles tossed in a creamy walnut-miso dressing with tender asparagus and a spicy chile paste kick. This Asian Fusion-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs whole grain soba noodles, green asparagus, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 whole grain soba noodles
• 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces green asparagus
• 1/2 cup, toasted walnuts
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp chile paste
• 2, chopped scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz whole grain soba noodles and cook for 6-7 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, steam 1 bunch trimmed asparagus pieces for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: In a blender, combine 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, and 3 tbsp water. Blend until creamy and smooth.
4. Step 4: Toss the noodles and asparagus with the walnut-miso dressing until well coated.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chile paste for a spicy kick and garnish with 2 chopped scallions before serving at room temperature or chilled.