Miso Ramen with Pea Shoots, Corn & Tofu
Slurp-Worthy Simplicity: Miso Ramen with Greens & Tofu
Ingredients (2 servings):
6 oz ramen noodles (rice noodles for gluten-free)
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup firm tofu, cubed and pan-seared or air-fried
½ cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
½ tomato, sliced into wedges
¼ cup pea shoot microgreens
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 sheet nori, torn into pieces
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
Prepare broth: In a saucepan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add miso & tamari: Remove a bit of broth and dissolve miso paste in it, then stir it back into the pot. Add tamari and adjust salt to taste. Simmer gently.
Cook noodles: In a separate pot, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse.
Assemble the bowl: Place noodles in bowls. Ladle miso broth over them. Top with tofu cubes, corn, tomato wedge, cilantro, and nori.
Finish with microgreens: Add fresh pea shoot microgreens and a sprinkle of sesame seeds right before serving.