Silken Butter Bean and Miso Noodles
Silken Butter Bean and Miso Noodles
Ingredients
For the Silken Butter Bean and Miso Sauce
- 15 ounces canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces ramen noodles, or other quick-cooking noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt, for cooking water
Optional Toppings
- 4 fried eggs
- 1/2 cup pickled cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup stir-fried vegetables, such as spinach or bok choy
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, as needed
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the noodles. While the water heats, prepare the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the drained and rinsed butter beans, white miso paste, 1/4 cup of water, garlic powder, and sesame oil. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the cooked noodles to a large bowl. Pour the silken butter bean and miso sauce over the noodles and toss gently to coat evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish with any desired optional toppings such as a fried egg, pickled cucumbers, stir-fried vegetables, a drizzle of chili oil, and sliced scallions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Silken Butter Bean and Miso Noodles
For the Silken Butter Bean and Miso Sauce
- 15 ounces canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces ramen noodles, or other quick-cooking noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt, for cooking water
Optional Toppings
- 4 fried eggs
- 1/2 cup pickled cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup stir-fried vegetables, such as spinach or bok choy
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, as needed
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the noodles. While the water heats, prepare the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the drained and rinsed butter beans, white miso paste, 1/4 cup of water, garlic powder, and sesame oil. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles well.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the cooked noodles to a large bowl. Pour the silken butter bean and miso sauce over the noodles and toss gently to coat evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish with any desired optional toppings such as a fried egg, pickled cucumbers, stir-fried vegetables, a drizzle of chili oil, and sliced scallions.
⏱️ 1 min