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Quick & Easy Weeknight Ramen Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

This Quick & Easy Weeknight Ramen is a fast, flavorful noodle soup perfect for busy weeknights. It features a savory broth enriched with soy sauce and sesame oil, tender ramen noodles, fresh vegetables like spinach and carrots, and customizable protein toppings. Cozy, comforting, and much better than instant packets, this recipe can be easily adapted for gluten-free or plant-based diets.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (to taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned

Toppings

  • 1 soft-boiled egg, halved (per bowl)
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Optional: sliced cooked chicken, tofu, or mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: In a medium pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Heat over medium heat until the broth is steaming, allowing the flavors to meld.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Add the ramen noodles to the steaming broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the noodles are just tender but still firm.
  3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the baby spinach or bok choy along with the julienned carrot. Simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but retain their freshness.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked noodles and broth evenly between serving bowls.
  5. Add Toppings: Top each bowl with halved soft-boiled eggs and sliced green onions. Add any optional protein such as cooked chicken, tofu, or mushrooms as desired.
  6. Serve: Serve the ramen hot and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp grated ginger or a splash of rice vinegar to the broth.
  • Make it spicy by stirring in chili crisp, sriracha, or red pepper flakes to taste.
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free ramen noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • This recipe is meal-prep friendly: prepare toppings ahead but cook noodles fresh to maintain texture.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/quick-and-easy-weeknight-ramen-recipe/