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Black bean noodles vegetarian recipe in ceramic bowl topped with cucumbers

Black Bean Noodles Vegetarian Recipe That’s Better Than Takeout


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  • Author: Claire
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This black bean noodles vegetarian recipe is a meatless take on Korean jajangmyeon—loaded with chewy noodles, a rich black bean sauce, and crisp vegetables. It’s bold, comforting, easy to customize, and comes together in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a cozy dinner that tastes better than takeout.


Ingredients

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200g Korean wheat noodles or udon noodles

3 tablespoons Korean black bean paste (chunjang)

1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)

1/2 yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or king oyster), sliced

1 medium zucchini, chopped

1/2 cup cabbage, shredded

1 medium carrot, diced

1/2 cup vegetable broth or water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste)

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Optional toppings:

Julienned cucumber

Scallions or green onions

Toasted sesame seeds

Vegan kimchi

Pan-seared tofu or tempeh


Instructions

1. Prep your vegetables: Chop the zucchini, mushrooms, cabbage, carrot, and onion into bite-sized pieces.

2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.

3. Cook vegetables: Add mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, then stir in zucchini. Cook until everything is tender.

4. Toast the black bean paste: Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add a bit of oil and stir in the chunjang. Cook for 30–60 seconds.

5. Simmer the sauce: Mix the paste with the vegetables. Add broth or water, soy sauce, and sugar (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes. Drizzle with sesame oil.

6. Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to the package. Rinse under cold water to keep them springy.

7. Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle sauce over the top. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Notes

Make it spicy: Add gochujang, gochugaru, or chili flakes to the sauce.

Make it creamy: Mix in a splash of oat cream or coconut milk to soften the richness.

Gluten-free option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles like rice noodles or shirataki.

Make ahead: Store sauce and noodles separately to maintain the best texture.

Storage: Refrigerate sauce in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Noodles can be steamed or reboiled for 30 seconds when reheating.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg