from-scratch Instant Noodles Recipe made three ways: Asian-inspired Vegetarian Noodles, Chicken and Veggie ramen, and Cajun Sausage Noodles.
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Cup of Noodles, But Make It from-scratch!
Meal prepping always helps me survive those busy weeks, and these from-scratch recipes have become a go-to meal choice. It started as a fun little throwback. I wanted to recreate the classic instant noodles but with fresher, better ingredients. After testing different combos over the past few weeks, I finally landed on three flavors that actually stick.
The boys love helping me put them together almost as much as they love eating them. Their favorite is the chicken veggie version. Mine? The edamame and mushroom. Simple, flavorful, and so satisfying.
I usually prep one flavor at a time and make a bunch to keep in the fridge. Each recipe below fills a pint-sized jar, which makes measuring super straightforward. When preparing, the instant noodles recipe is reliable as they last 4 to 6 days, and when I’m ready to eat, I just pour in 1¼ cups of boiling water, stir, and dig in.
Vegetarian Edamame & Mushroom
For this instant noodles recipe you’ll need:
- Vegetarian Bouillon
- Miso Paste (I use red)
- Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic
- Private Selection Frozen Edamame
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Snow Peas
- Rice Noodles
- Fresh green onions
- skippable: black sesame seeds
Instant Noodles Recipe: Chicken & Veggie Soup
For this chicken and veggie recipe you’ll need:
- Chicken Bouillon
- Kroger Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend
- Minced garlic
- Dried thyme
- Prepared rotisserie chicken
- Kroger Frozen Vegetable Blend
- Ramen noodles
- Lots of fresh herbs such as parsley and green onions
Instant Noodles Recipe: Cajun Sausage & Noodle Soup
For these chicken and veggie dish you’ll need: Another great instant noodles recipe, which includes a Cajun twist, brings new zest to the table.
- Chicken Bouillon
- Cajun seasoning
- Minced Garlic
- Smoked Sausage (I use hardwood smoked turkey sausage, use leftovers in Sausage Pasta)
- Kroger Frozen Golden Sweet Corn
- Broccoli Slaw
- Private Selection Noodles (I use Farfalle)
- Fresh green onions
