Ramen noodles get a bad rap because of their high sodium and fat content. A serving of ramen noodles can pack up to 875 milligrams of sodium. However, you can make ramen noodles healthier. Here you can find six healthy ramen noodle recipes:
1. Vegetable ramen noodles
Vegetable ramen noodle recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional ramen noodles. This recipe is also vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free.
Ingredients:
2 pkg. ramen noodles, gluten-free
2 tbsp. slivered almonds
2 tbsp. sunflower seeds
1 green onion, sliced
2 green peppers, chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Pepper, to taste
3 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, green peppers, onion, sunflower seeds, slivered almonds and ramen noodles. Toss together. Leave in the fridge for a few hours. Enjoy your meal.
2. Turkey ramen noodles
This easy salad can be served as a main or side dish.This winter salad is great to warm you up on a cold day.
Ingredients:
4 cups vegetable broth
1/3 tsp. garlic, powder
½ tsp. onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 packages of ramen noodles
1 carrot, diced
2 potatoes, diced
1 cup turkey breasts, diced
Instructions:
Place the turkey breasts and stock in the pot and bring to a boil. Add all the ingredients (except for the noodles) and cook for 20 minutes. Add the noodles, and cook for 3 minutes more. Serve warm.
3. Healthy ramen noodle salad
Healthy ramen noodle salad can be served hot or cold. It is ridiculously easy to make and so delicious that nobody will know it’s actually healthy.
Ingredients:
2 packages of ramen noodles
1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
1 tomato, diced
1 carrot, grated
3 tsp. soy sauce
3 tsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions (cook for 2-3 minutes). Drain and cool under cold water. In a bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy.
4. Vegetarian ramen noodle salad
This salad is a great healthy alternative for vegetarians. Also, this salad is so simple that anyone can make.
Ingredients:
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 avocado, cubed
2 packages of ramen noodles, gluten-free, cooked
2 green onions, sliced
Dressing:
5 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1/3 lime, juiced
1 tbsp.maple syrup
2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
2 tsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions:
Simply, combine all the ingredients together. Serve and enjoy!
5. Cauliflower ramen noodle salad
Ingredients:
Cauliflower ramen noodle salad can be served for lunch or dinner. Also, this salad recipe is loaded with vitamins and minerals!
1 pkg. ramen noodles
1 green onion, sliced
1 cup cauliflower florets, steamed
1 tbsp. agave nectar
2 tbsp. vinegar
3 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Cook the noodles accord to the package directions. Drain and rinse. In a bowl, combine the noodles, cauliflower, and onion. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar and agave nectar. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine. Serve and enjoy.
