Miso Noodle Cup with Peas

This is lunch for days when you don't feel like cooking but still want something warm and savory. Instant rice noodles soak in hot water with a spoonful of miso paste until the broth turns rich and salty, and a handful of frozen peas tossed in at the start thaw right in the cup. It's a one-bowl, no-stove meal that's ready in about five minutes and happens to be fully plant-based.

Ingredients

• 1 blockInstant rice noodles, the dried kind that softens in hot water
• 1 tablespoonWhite miso paste
• 0.33 cupfrozen peas
• 1.5 cupboiling water
• 1 teaspoonsoy sauce, optional, to taste

Method

1. Put the instant rice noodles and frozen peas into the mug or noodle cup.
2. Boil the water in the kettle, then pour it over the noodles and peas until just covered.
3. Cover and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes until the noodles are soft. 3:30
4. Stir in the miso paste and soy sauce until the miso dissolves into the broth.
5. Give it one more stir and eat straight from the cup.