My Basic Noodle Bowl with Variations
Elevate your weeknight dinners with "My Basic Noodle Bowl with Variations," a quick, comforting, and endlessly customizable recipe perfect for busy schedules. This versatile dish starts with your choice of noodles—ramen, soba, or rice—swimming in a fragrant soy-sesame broth infused with garlic, ginger, and veggie-packed goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's easily adapted with optional proteins like tender chicken, shrimp, or tofu, and topped with your favorite garnishes, from sesame seeds to zesty lime wedges. Whether you're after a cozy solo meal or a crowd-pleaser with various additions, this noodle bowl is your go-to canvas for creativity and flavor. Perfect for fans of easy noodle recipes, customizable meals, or anyone craving a piping-hot bowl of comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dried noodles (e.g., ramen, soba, or rice noodles)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 150 grams optional protein (e.g., cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu)
- optional toppings (e.g., sesame seeds, chili flakes, lime wedges)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the julienned carrot to the broth and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.
Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. If using an optional protein, add it on top of the noodles.
Ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles, ensuring even distribution.
Garnish with sliced green onions and any additional toppings such as sesame seeds, chili flakes, or a squeeze of lime.
Serve immediately and enjoy your customizable noodle bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 4192 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2794 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
