Transform those instant ramen packs into Creamy Coconut Ramen! This ramen uses coconut milk to make for a deliciously creamy broth. Just pick your favorite protein, stir fry some vegetables and enjoy! If you don’t want to use tofu, substitute for a poached egg or shrimp.

Ingredients

Serves: 2 Time: 30-45 minutes

Creamy Coconut Ramen

• 2 packs instant ramen (discard flavor packs)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can lite coconut milk
• 1 Tbs Low sodium soy sauce plus extra to taste
• Rice vinegar, 2-3 tsp
• Sesame oil, 1 Tbs
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small squash, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
• broccoli small florets, chopped
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 pack of extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed*
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp Cumin
• Optional toppings: sriracha, chopped cilantro, chopped scallions

Substitute protein for preferred protein. See our Guide to Stir Fry for alternatives

Directions

1. Begin by preparing your protein and vegetables and set them aside. If using tofu, allow time for the tofu to be pressed and dried.
2. If using tofu, begin heating about a tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan and stir fry the cubed tofu until lightly crisp on the outside. Once cooked, remove from the pan onto a plate with a paper towel and set aside.
3. Then, begin sautéing the vegetables in sesame oil. Cook until they are slightly tender.
4. While your vegetables begin sautéing, in a pot heat 2 cups of water, lime juice, and coconut milk. Remove the ramen from their packs.
5. Add the seasoning, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the vegetables. Once the onions are translucent and the vegetables have softened, reduce heat to low and add in your protein.
6. When the broth is reaching a boil, add in the ramen and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are soft.
7. At this point, your noodles and vegetables are done. Turn off the heat. If you’re preparing any add ons like a poached egg or minced cilantro, get that ready.
8. Evenly distribute the broth, noodles, and stir-fry between two bowls. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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