Easy Homemade Healthy Ramen (2024)

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These healthy ramen bowls are so flavorful and the perfect comfort food when you’re sick.

My easy homemade healthy ramen noodles are packed with vegetables to make you stronger and I used easy dried packaged ramen noodles because no recipe when you’re sick should be complicated!

Just be sure to swap out the sodium packed flavorings found in Top Ramen and follow the recipe below for amazing flavor in this easy ramen recipe.

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Well, guys, the inevitable happened.

I finally got sick.

The kind of sickness that usually just comes once a year in the middle of winter. Is it just me or does everyone get one bad cold each year?

I came down with it in Colorado on a photoshoot with Purely Elizabeth and luckily I was headed home that night or I would have been in real trouble.

This is going to sound so strange but I think my mind was actually happy I came down with a cold.

Of course, it was terrible and wished that I would magically spring off the couch back to normal health. But, for the first time in a few months, I was actually and totally pinned down to the couch.

My body wasn’t going to let me go anywhere and I was really grateful for it.

I run myself to my very last leg far too often. Anyone will tell you that you’ll never work harder than you will on your own business. I seriously love what I do and I can never get enough but like everything, balance is so important.

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I spent a solid 36 hours this weekend on the couch re-watching all of the Twilight movies and eating chicken noodle soup for every meal (that was so graciously brought to me a la my boyfriend).

For the first time, I actually had 0 desire to work. Not even scroll through Insta.

I literally just wanted to lie there like a limp noodle, and nurse myself back to health one Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s cheesy scene at a time.

I will admit I got way too into the Twilight movies and watched them all twice #thankyouhulu.

The biggest lessons I learned from this 36 hour cold were never run myself so much that I have to actually get sick to slow down.

The second lesson, adding miso paste and sriracha to canned chicken noodle soup is the best thing to happen to chicken noodle soup… EVER.

Jared left me for work on Friday with some Dayquil, a cold buster from Starbucks,a few cans of chicken noodle soup and some Top Ramen.

I love a classic soup when I’m sick, but I sipped one spoonful and realized this concoction was def going to need some hot sauce if I was going to get it down.

I also had some leftover miso soup packets from Jared’s last trip to Japan and figured it would give the chicken noodle soup a nice umami flavor.

Hands down the BEST THING to ever happen to canned chicken noodle soup.

Ingredients for Easy Homemade Healthy Ramen Bowl:

  • Olive oil
  • Carrots
  • Mushrooms
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Sesame oil
  • Vegetable or chicken broth
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sriracha
  • Dried Top Ramen (discard the seasoning)
  • Kale or Spinach
  • Jalapeno
  • Green Onions
  • Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • Soft Boiled Eggs
  • Chicken or Pork (IF you want to add protein)

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By the time Sunday night came around, I was so inspired by my miso accident that I knew I needed to really get in the kitchen and experiment with some Asian soup flavors…

Simultaneously, this soup experiment also needed to require little effort because I was still very much not feeling well and I had Breaking Dawn Part II to finish #priorities.

Hence these homemade easy healthy ramen bowls were made!

I basically just used up the vegetables I had in the fridge, added chicken broth, some seasoning and plopped in two dried ramen packages.

Honestly, this easy ramen recipe took about twenty minutes to come together and tasted like heaven while I was sick.

I didn’t want to fuss with any protein (except a jammy egg, because a Jammy egg is always a good idea) plus it helped keep these healthy ramen bowls, healthier!

I love a good kitchen sink soup and this one hit home with all the right flavors.

Feel free to swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand and add extra sriracha if you need to clean your sinuses.

If you’re a healthy ramen noodles lover like I am then you must make these garlic butter ramen noodles next! Add in any veggies or even top with a protein of choice!

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How to make Easy Homemade Healthy Ramen Bowl:

  1. In a large dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil on medium heat. Add in carrots and mushrooms, cook for 3-4 mins.
  2. Add in minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add in broth, soy sauce, sriracha and bring broth to a slow simmer.
  4. Add in kale and cook for 1-2 minutes or until wilted.
  5. Add in 2 dried ramen packages (discard seasoning) and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Top ramen bowls off withjalapeños, sesame seeds, green onions, and soft boiled jammy eggs.

Other cozy recipes I love when I’m sick:

Easy Spicy Chicken Ramen Soup

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Loaded Miso Soup Bowls

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Easy Homemade Healthy Ramen Bowl

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  • Author: Elizabeth Van Lierde
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Easy ramen bowls at home made with whatever vegetable you have in the fridge. This soup comes together in one pot and is filled with asian flavors like ginger, garlic and soy sauce.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup shredded carrots

2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 thumb of ginger, grated

2 teaspoons sesame oil

6 cups vegetable or chicken broth

34 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

A healthy squirt of sriracha (more if you like it spicy)

2– packages of dried top ramen (discard flavorings)

3 cups of kale or spinach, thinly sliced

1 jalapeno, thinly sliced

1 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Sesame seeds

23 eggs, soft boiled

Instructions

  1. In a large dutch oven or stock pot heat olive oil on medium heat.
  2. Add in carrots and mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add in minced garlic and ginger and sesame oil and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  3. Add in broth, soy sauce, and sriracha and bring broth to a slow simmer. Taste test broth and add in more soy sauce or sriracha to your liking. Stir in kale and cook for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Add dried ramen packages to simmering broth and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Top soup bowls off with thinly sliced jalapeños, sesame seeds, green onions and soft boiled eggs.

To make soft boiled jammy eggs:

  1. Bring a small sauce pot of water to a rolling boil. Add in 2-3 eggs and boil for (6) minutes (be sure to set a timer!).
  2. Once eggs are finished cooking, immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with half ice/half water to cool down instantly and stop cooking. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and very gently peel and half eggs for soup.

Keywords: ramen noodles, ramen noodle recipes, homemade ramen

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If you like this Ramen you’ll also love our ‘Easy Spicy Chicken Ramen’ soup bowls!

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FAQs

Is there a way to make ramen healthy? ›

Leftover steamed bok choy, cooked cabbage, roasted carrots, sliced raw onions, thawed frozen spinach, dried seaweed, all are great additions and part of what makes ramen such a great vehicle for leftovers. Just think about what might taste good together and start from there.

What is the healthiest type of ramen? ›

Shio is considered a healthier ramen because of the thinner broth. Instead of the flavor from fat in the liquid, it comes from salt and other seasonings. Keep it low in calories by minimizing the fatty toppings or adding more vegetables to your noodles.

Is homemade ramen broth good for you? ›

Ramen broth is commonly made from slow-simmered bones, which release collagen, amino acids, and minerals into the liquid. Bone broth is believed to offer numerous health benefits, such as improved joint health, better digestion, and enhanced skin elasticity.

Can you eat homemade ramen everyday? ›

You'd also be surprised at the bounty of ramen options out there—dry and wet, spicy and mild, and even some that include meat. Regardless, it's definitely not something I would recommend on a daily basis; doing so long-term is said to incite high blood pressure and a higher chance of getting diabetes and heart disease.

Can ramen ever be healthy? ›

While instant ramen is not bad for you, it isn't recommended as a single food daily or multiple times per day on its own due to its high-sodium flavoring packet or broth. Adding additional toppings, such as protein and vegetables, to the wheat noodle and broth base can increase its nutrition profile.

What is the unhealthiest part of ramen? ›

The culprit is the highly processed ingredients like saturated fat and high sodium. They contribute to high blood sugar, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Is ramen or rice more fattening? ›

As a comparison, 100 grams of white rice contains 175 calories. The same amount of calories can be found in 50 grams of noodles (dry, uncooked). So for the same amount (eg: 100 grams) noodles will contribute higher calories.

Is ramen good for your gut? ›

In this cross-sectional study, ramen consumption was associated with less diversity in the gut microbiome and a lower intake of several important micronutrients in Japanese women.

Is pho healthier than ramen? ›

Pho is usually considered a healthier choice than ramen because it tends to have fewer calories and less fat, making it a lighter meal. But both pho and ramen still give you a good amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Why does my stomach hurt after eating ramen? ›

Ramen stresses your digestive tract.

Even after two hours, your stomach cannot break down highly processed noodles, interrupting normal digestion. Ramen is preserved with Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), a hard to digest petroleum-based product also found in lacquers and pesticide products.

Why do Koreans eat so much ramen? ›

To cope with their increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, the working-class Koreans looked for meals that could be prepared in a short amount of time. Enter ramyeon - with the first-ever Korean-style instant noodle product launching in the country in 1963 by Samyang Foods.

Why is my urine yellow after eating noodles? ›

It might be jarring to see, but it's nothing to worry about. Your body excretes the riboflavin it doesn't need through urine, which is why excess amounts, either consumed in food or through taking supplements, could make your pee look bright yellow.

Are ramen noodles bad for you without the packet? ›

You might think that cooking up some instant ramen without the seasoning packet may be healthier for you than the whole package. It turns out, however, that even plain instant ramen noodles sodium levels are quite high. And most of the calories in ramen noodles, in fact, come from carbohydrates and fat.

How to add more protein to ramen? ›

There's also plenty of cheap protein options. You might add in a hard-boiled egg after cooking or crack an egg during boiling. Or grab already cooked smoked ham, cut into tiny slices and sprinkle onto your ramen post-cooking.

How often can I eat instant noodles? ›

The ideal frequency is between two to three times a week only. They should not be consumed solely, since the dish itself lacks certain key nutrition groups such as protein and fiber, leaving a risk of having malnutrition if consumed in the long term.

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