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How to Make Instant Noodle Cups (DIY)

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Prep

10 minutes

Yield

1

An easy meal prep/lunch idea for the week, these instant noodles are healthier, and delicious!

Ever wonder how to make healthier instant noodles recipe at home? The packaged stuff is often loaded with SO much sodium and other weird ingredients, but this instant noodles recipe is a healthier version that you can make at home (while also being able to pronounce and find everything that goes into it). 

Instant noodles poured into a bowl

Why you’ll love this instant noodles recipe: 

  • Quick: The point of instant noodles is that they are quick, and this homemade recipe is quick too! Make them in just 10-minutes 
  • Delicious: Full of wholesome, delicious, and flavorful ingredients, this healthy noodle recipe is good
  • Meal Prep: Prep this instant noodles recipe and have them ready for a quick, healthy lunch 

Ingredients for instant noodles

Ingredient Notes for this Instant Noodles Recipe: 

Ginger: Loaded with antioxidants, ginger can help your body fight off disease, sickness, and promote healthy aging. 

Ramen Noodles: Ramen noodles don’t actually have a ton of health benefits, which isn’t really surprising, but they do have iron, B vitamins, and manganese. So that’s something! 

Tofu: Soft tofu works best in this recipe. Tofu adds a great protein source to make this a well-rounded meal. 

Instant noodles poured into a bowl

How to make this instant noodles recipe: 

  1. Chop the green onion into small pieces.
  2. Prepare the carrot, ginger + tofu. Set aside.
  3. Cut the dry ramen noodles into quarters.
  4. In a bowl, combine the miso, tamari, garlic chili paste, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and bouillon paste. Mix to combine. 
  5. Stack your ingredients in a 750ml / 26oz jar.
  6. Pour in boiling water until 1 ½ inch from the top of the jar.
  7. Seal the jar and allow it to sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
  8. At this point, you can enjoy it once cooked or set in the fridge until ready to enjoy!

Instant noodles in a jar

Expert Tips & FAQ for this healthy noodle recipe: 

Meal Prep/Storage: Prepare the healthy noodle recipe a few days in advance! It can keep in the fridge for 4 – 5 days.

Customize: You can add ANY extra spices or vegetables that you wish. Customize it- because you’re eating it! But it is DELICIOUS as is! 

What kind of jar should I use? Typical mason jars work great and can be found at the Dollar Store. You can also reuse old jars that you had things like spaghetti sauce in!

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Instant noodles in a jar

How to Make Instant Noodle Cups (DIY)

4.57 from 23 votes
An easy meal prep/lunch idea for the week, these instant noodles are healthier, and delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Vegan Meals
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Asian-Inspired
Servings 1
Calories 440 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Chop the green onion into small pieces.
  • Prepare the carrot, ginger + tofu. Set aside.
  • Cut the dry ramen noodles into quarters.
  • In a bowl, combine the miso, tamari, garlic chili paste, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and bouillon paste. Mix to combine. 
  • Stack your ingredients in a 750ml / 26oz jar.
  • Pour in boiling water until 1 ½ inch from the top of the jar.
  • Seal the jar and allow it to sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • At this point, you can enjoy it once cooked or set in the fridge until ready to enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Prepare the ramen a few days in advance! It can keep in the fridge for 4 – 5 days.
You can add ANY extra spices or vegetables that you wish. Customize it- because you’re eating it! But it is DELICIOUS as is! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34.2g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10.1g | Sodium: 1528.5mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g
Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
Diana

5 stars
How far ahead can you make and store these to use later? or is it impossible because of the instant noodles?

Maria Koutsogiannis

I would prep everything but the noodles and hot water. Add those before consumption! I hope that helps

Jennifer C

5 stars
Totally love this recipe, where did you get your glass bottles?

Maria Koutsogiannis

this is a brand called weck!

Mich

5 stars
Noodle recipes always seem so complicated to me, put you made this easy to read and execute, totally recommend it!

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much for the love!

Shelley

5 stars
Just made the soup and so delicious! I know this isn’t your fault but I also seem to make my noodles to soggy, any advice?

Maria Koutsogiannis

only let them cook for 3-5 minutes then enjoy immediately!

Melissa

5 stars
What kind of bouillon paste do you use, and does it have MSG, does msg concern you at all? Sorry to ask you questions like this!

Maria Koutsogiannis

I use a brand called Better Than Bouillon and no it doesnt!

T

5 stars
I love noodle soups, I love ramen noodles, I love tofu… so much that I got my lil boy hooked on it too! He is going to love this as we go on lots of picnics together!

Maria Koutsogiannis

you’re going to love this so much!

Klem

5 stars
Could I freeze this? Also, if I used shrimp would I be able to freeze this?

Maria Koutsogiannis

no this isnt’ a dish I would recommend freezing hun!

Meghan

5 stars
I am so excited to try this!

Maria Koutsogiannis

please let me know what you think after you make it!

Hailey

5 stars
Hey Maria, where do you buy your edamame beans?

Maria Koutsogiannis

they are sold at most grocery stores in the frozen aisle!

Jan

5 stars
I think noodle jars are brilliant, what do you think about vermicelli?

Maria Koutsogiannis

those would work too!! just might need to cook a little bit longer depending on the brand etc.

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