Ramen Bento Box

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Instant ramen noodles get a face-lift by eliminating some of the sodium and adding protein and freshness. Once you've jazzed one up like this, it will be hard to go back to eating them straight out of the package.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Published on April 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Stand Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
13 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles

  • 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken

  • ¼ cup chopped baby spinach

  • 6 asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 2 baby carrots, diced into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 dash Sriracha sauce (Optional)

  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Crumble ramen noodles into a microwavable to-go container with a lid.

  2. Sprinkle half of the season packet over the noodles and discard the rest of the packet.

  3. Add chicken, spinach, asparagus, carrots, green onion, sesame oil and Sriracha sauce and put the lid on. Refrigerate until lunchtime.

  4. Remove the lid and pour water into the noodle bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes before digging in.

Cook's Note:

Thinly sliced mushrooms and bean sprouts are also nice additions. You can use any vegetable combo you like but just remember to cut them very small so that they will cook in a short amount of time. I have used the frozen pea/carrot combo and they work good too.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52 Calories
4g Fat
4g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Potassium 32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.