Low Budget Ramen

Serves: 2-3 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 packs instant ramen

1/2 yellow onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

1 c. bok choy, chopped

1/2 c. broccoli, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 carrot, thinly sliced

1 quart vegetable stock

1 Tbsp sesame oil

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp cumin

Optional: Tofu/Tempeh, soft boiled egg, sriracha, sesame seeds, lime juice, cilantro, chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

1. Prepare vegetables and protein
2. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil
3. In a quart size or larger pan, heat vegetable stock on high
4. Begin sautéing vegetables, if using a protein start with that and then add vegetables, season with soy sauce, ginger, and cumin. Continually stir
5. Once stock reaches a boil, add ramen noodles and cook for time as instructed on the pack
6. Once vegetables have cooked through, turn heat off. When noodles are cooked through, serve in a bowl with broth and add vegetables
7. Enjoy hot! Add optional toppings if desired

If you’re on a tight budget but are tired of bland meals, this recipe turns a 13 cent ramen pack into a decadent bowl of delight! Plus you can turn it into a healthier option by packing it with nutritious vegetables and proteins such as tofu or tempeh.