Instant Vegetarian Ramen
Servings: 2
This vegetarian ramen upgrades instant noodles with a tamari and sesame broth, shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, red cabbage and carrot. Dinner for two is ready in about 15 minutes, with 14 grams of protein per bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 cup vegetable stock
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 package instant ramen noodles
- ½ head baby bok choy halved
- ¼ cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp tamari
For garnish
- red pepper flakes
- 1 radish
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the vegetable stock and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, tamari and sesame oil and reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook until softened, about 5 minutes or according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, sauté the carrot, bok choy and cabbage until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Divide the noodles and vegetables among bowls and ladle the broth over the top.
- Garnish with the green onions, red pepper flakes, radish and cilantro.
Notes
- Vegetarian Tip: Many instant ramen seasoning packets aren't vegetarian, so check the label or skip the packet. The stock, tamari and sesame oil bring plenty of flavor.
- Shortcut: Skip the skillet and add the carrot, bok choy and cabbage straight to the simmering broth for the last 2 to 3 minutes.
- Ingredient Swaps: Homemade vegetable stock, mushroom broth or miso broth all work as the base, and soaked dried shiitakes can replace fresh. For a grain-free bowl, use spiralized zucchini and simmer just 1 to 2 minutes.
- Storing: Store the broth separately from the noodles and vegetables in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days, since the noodles soak up liquid. Reheat the broth until steaming, then add the noodles and vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups, Calories: 510kcal, Carbohydrates: 76g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 1773mg, Potassium: 718mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 5753IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 4mg
