Miso, an umami-rich fermented soybean paste [1], is one of our go-to ingredients, and for good reason: just a dab adds depth to everything from salad dressing to soba noodle soup to roasted brussesls sprouts. Plus, it's a delicious, easy way to add more fermented foods to your diet [2]. Keep reading for recipes made with this essential Japanese ingredient.
Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup with soba and mushrooms [3]
Ginger-Miso Acorn Squash With Toasted Pistachios
Get the recipe: ginger-miso acorn squash with toasted pistachios [4]
Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti With Miso Brown Butter Sauce
Get the recipe: roasted eggplant spaghetti with miso brown butter sauce [5]
Miso Hummus
Get the recipe: miso hummus [6]
Miso Creamed Kale
Get the recipe: miso creamed kale [7]
Creamy Miso Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Get the recipe: creamy miso peanut chicken lettuce wraps [8]
Miso-Tahini Avocado Toast With Black Sesame Gomasio
Get the recipe: miso-tahini avocado toast with black sesame gomasio [9]
Miso-Glazed Black Cod With Sesame Bok Choy
Get the recipe: miso-glazed black cod with sesame bok choy [10]
Spicy Miso Kale Chips
Get the recipe: spicy miso kale chips [11]
Miso Soup
Get the recipe: miso soup [12]
Garlic-Miso Green Beans
Get the recipe: garlic-miso green beans [13]
Miso Caramel Ice Cream
Get the recipe: miso caramel ice cream [14]
Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: shrimp and avocado salad with miso dressing [15]
Spicy Black Rice Ramen Bowl
Get the recipe: spicy black rice ramen bowl [16]
Crunchy Miso Beet Rice With Spinach and Fried Egg
Get the recipe: crunchy miso beet rice with fried egg [17]
Steak With Miso Mustard Butter Sauce
Get the recipe: steak with miso mustard butter sauce [18]
Fried Asparagus With Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: fried asparagus with miso dressing [19]
Miso Salmon Lettuce Wraps With Wasabi Cucumbers
Get the recipe: miso salmon lettuce wraps with wasabi cucumbers [20]
Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: sugar snap pea salad with miso dressing [21]
Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Miso Cookies
Get the recipe: chocolate-dipped peanut butter miso cookies [22]
Sesame Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad With Edamame
Get the recipe: sesame ginger miso cucumber salad with edamame [23]
Miso Sweet Potato Soup With Herb- and Sesame-Roasted Carrots
Get the recipe: miso sweet potato soup with herb- and sesame-roasted carrots [24]
Crispy Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Get the recipe: crispy miso roasted brussels sprouts [25]
Miso-Glazed Grilled Zucchini
Get the recipe: miso-glazed grilled zucchini [26]
Bento Salad With Matcha-Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: bento salad with matcha-miso dressing [27]
Brussels Sprouts Kimchi Tacos With Miso Crema
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts kimchi tacos with miso crema [28]
Miso Sesame Cucumber Salad
Get the recipe: miso sesame cucumber salad [29]
Turmeric-Miso Soup With Shiitakes, Turnips, and Soba
Get the recipe: turmeric-miso soup with shiitakes, turnips, and soba [30]
One-Pan Miso-Honey Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Get the recipe: one-pan miso-honey roasted chicken and vegetables [31]
Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With a Poached Egg
Get the recipe: miso-glazed kale and shiitakes with a poached egg [32]
Miso Carbonara With Mini Sausage Meatballs
Get the recipe: miso carbonara with mini sausage meatballs [33]
Miso Caramel
Get the recipe: miso caramel [34]
Tofu and Brussels Sprouts in Miso Sauce With Farro
Get the recipe: tofu and brussels sprouts in miso sauce with farro [35]
Asparagus With Miso Butter
Get the recipe: roasted asparagus with miso butter [36]
Japanese Miso, Kale, and Tofu Soup
Get the recipe: Japanese miso, kale, and tofu soup [37]
Spiralized Sushi Bowl With Salmon Sashimi and Ginger-Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: spiralized sushi bowl with salmon sashimi and ginger-miso dressing [38]