Ramen with frozen peas (Printable)

Quick, nutrient-packed ramen enriched with frozen peas and fresh vegetables for a tasty meal.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (with or without seasoning packets)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup frozen peas
03 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans; optional)
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth

06 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 2 large eggs (soft-boiled or poached)
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Chili flakes or sriracha, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add vegetable broth and soy sauce to the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
03 - Add frozen peas and mixed vegetables, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
04 - Add ramen noodles, discarding or including seasoning packets as preferred, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Stir in half of the sliced green onions, taste broth, and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if needed.
06 - Divide noodles and vegetables evenly between two bowls. Top each with a soft-boiled egg if using, remaining green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes or sriracha to taste.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms boring instant noodles into something that actually feels nourishing without any fancy ingredients.
  • Frozen peas add sweetness and color while boosting protein and fiber for practically nothing.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than delivery and tastes like you tried much harder than you did.
02 -
  • Don't skip blooming the garlic in sesame oil, that 30 seconds is where all the aromatic magic happens.
  • Taste your broth before adding the noodles because once they're in, it's harder to fix the seasoning.
  • Frozen peas cook fast, so adding them early keeps them tender without turning mushy.
03 -
  • Use low-sodium broth so you control the salt, especially if you're using the ramen seasoning packet.
  • A drizzle of sesame oil right before serving adds a second layer of richness that makes it taste restaurant-quality.
  • If you like heat, add the chili flakes to the broth while it simmers so the spice blooms into every bite.
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