Description
Easy Vegan Ramen Noodles is the kind of cozy, flavor-packed bowl that makes an ordinary day feel a lot better. This easy recipe brings together tender ramen noodles, a savory broth, fresh vegetables, and crispy tofu for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or weeknight comfort meal that tastes homemade without taking much time. If you need simple dinner ideas, easy vegan meals, food ideas for busy nights, or a satisfying plant-based noodle soup, this is one of my favorite go-to bowls.
Ingredients
8 ounces ramen noodles
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup peas
14 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sriracha
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Press the tofu well, cut it into cubes, and pat it dry.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the tofu until golden and crisp on all sides. Set aside.
3. In a soup pot, warm the sesame oil over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the soy sauce, sriracha, chili flakes, and black pepper.
6. Add the mushrooms and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
7. Stir in the peas and spinach, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
8. Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package directions until just tender.
9. Divide the ramen into bowls and top with crispy tofu, green onions, and cilantro.
10. Serve hot right away.
Notes
For the best texture, store the broth and noodles separately if you plan to keep leftovers.
You can swap spinach for bok choy or kale and add more chili sauce if you want a spicier bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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