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Healthy Ramen Noodles Recipe

January 13, 2016 by Jeanette 19 Comments

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These Healthy Ramen Noodles make a quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight.
Healthy Ramen Noodle Soup - this one bowl meal is light, healthy and delicious!

Ramen noodles have come a long way since I was in college. Sure, there are plenty of dried ramen products on the market, but there’s nothing like a bowl of ramen noodle soup made with fresh, whole ingredients, for a hearty and healthy meal.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, one of my college aged boys is living off-campus and is now cooking all his meals. So, I’m posting some easy, healthy recipes here on my blog for him in hopes that he’ll expand his meal options and eat more healthily.

Healthy Ramen Noodle Soup - this one bowl meal is light, healthy and delicious!

Ramen noodles are a super fast and easy meal in a bowl, and can be a really healthy meal when good, whole ingredients are included, such as leafy green vegetables (e.g., Chinese broccoli, napa cabbage, bok choy, spinach, kale, Swiss chard), carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, tofu, chicken and eggs. Soba noodles are an even healthier option and can often be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.

For convenience (and less chopping), you can use frozen vegetables or look for prepackaged cut up vegetables in the produce section at your supermarket or Trader Joe’s.

Vegetable Variety Pack

Leftovers can easily be used in ramen noodle soup. I’ve used leftover 15 Minute Spice Rubbed Roasted Salmon and stir-fried vegetables in ramen noodle soup and it’s delicious. There’s no need to reheat leftovers – just put them in the bottom of the serving bowl and pour the hot noodles and broth on top, which will warm everything up. If you made the Easy Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables I posted earlier this week, you can use any leftovers in this ramen noodle soup.

One rule of thumb I try to follow for a healthier ramen noodle soup is to make 75% of the toppings vegetables/plant-based, and the remaining 25% lean protein. Also, instead of using the packet that comes with the ramen noodles (which often contain MSG), I use vegetable or chicken broth. I actually sent my son some soba noodles and some fresh ramen noodles as a special treat, hoping he’ll try this healthy, quick and easy meal.

Healthy Ramen Noodle Soup - this one bowl meal is light, healthy and delicious!
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Healthy Ramen Noodles

Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 bundle soba noodles or 1 pack fresh or dried ramen noodles Lotus Foods and King Soba make gluten-free versions
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups vegetables e.g., Chinese vegetables, kale, spinach, zucchini, broccoli, sugar snap peas, snow peas, mushrooms
  • 1/4 block tofu soft, regular or firm, cut up
  • 1/2 cup boneless chicken cut into strips
  • 1 egg
  • Optional:
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Remove noodles to serving bowl. In same pot, bring broth to a boil, then add vegetables, tofu and chicken to broth; break egg into pot; cook on medium low for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are just tender and chicken is cooked through. Pour into bowl over ramen noodles. Drizzle a little soy sauce and sesame oil on top, if desired.

 

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Comments

  1. Amy @ Happy Healthy RD says

    January 13, 2016 at 8:21 am

    That does look super easy! Looking forward to trying out this recipe.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      This is so easy – it comes together in less than 10 minutes!

      Reply
  2. Kristen Chang says

    January 13, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Ramen is always a hit in our household… especially this time of year. Can’t wait to make this for my hubby!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      I hope you and your hubby enjoy this!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Zen and Spice says

    January 13, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Love the pre packaged stir fry mix. That’s so handy!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      There are so many different kinds of stir fry mixes available in the supermarket, which makes it so easy to include vegetables in this dish and others.

      Reply
  4. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    January 13, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Light yet satisfying and appetizing…my kind of lunch!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      I love Asian noodle soups for lunch!

      Reply
  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    January 13, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Mom-approved ramen? I’m sure he’ll love it 😉

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      I’m hoping my son will find this one bowl meal nourishing and filling 😉

      Reply
  6. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    January 14, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Jeanette, I love this!!!! going to try this!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Thanks Alice – I’m kind of obsessed with ramen, especially when it’s so cold out!

      Reply
  7. John T. says

    January 16, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Hi Jeanette, on my list to try! ????

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      I know you like kimchi John, so you could use dashi and kimchi in the soup to spice things up!

      Reply
      • John T. says

        January 17, 2016 at 7:53 am

        Kimchi, a good idea with almost any meal, lol!

        Reply
  8. Liz says

    January 16, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Thanks Jeanette. This sounds nice.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      You’re welcome Liz – I hope you have a chance to try this 🙂

      Reply
  9. Connie says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    Hello Jeanette. First time writing. I love Asian food. Can’t wait to try this out.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 25, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Connie – appreciate you leaving a comment!

      Reply

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