Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)
Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon) feature springy wheat noodles coated in a rich, savory-sweet chunjang sauce balanced by tender potatoes, zucchini, carrots, and onions. The glossy black bean gravy clings to every strand, offering deep umami with a hint of sugar and pepper. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to share on a cool evening.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the garlic, carrot, and potato. Stir, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until they soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the zucchini and onion and stir.
- 2
Stir the cornstarch and water together in a bowl until fully combined.
- 3
Add water, black bean paste, and sugar to the wok and stir. Slowly pour in the starch mixture while stirring; cook until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Serve the noodles in a large pasta bowl and spoon the black bean mixture on top. Mix well.
- Calories 405.83 kcal High 20%
- Protein 11.69 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 77.91 g 28%
- Total Fat 4.35 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1344.01 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 6.58 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 17.51 g --
- Added Sugars 6.58 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 119.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 250.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 5.66 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.32 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon) is a Korean dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Bean Sauce, Canola Oil, Caster Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 405.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Bean Sauce, Canola Oil, Caster Sugar, Cornstarch, Diced Carrots. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon) healthy?
- Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon) has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 405.83 calories and 11.69 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1344.01 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.58 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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