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Easy Veggie Ramen Noodles

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Amanda @ A Treat Life

Ingredients

  • 3 (70g each) ramen "bricks"
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled & cut into matchstick-size
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded & cut into matchstick-size *optional
  • 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • 1-2 tbsps sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the sauce:

  • 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 2 tbsps maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tsps fresh lime juice (a little more if desired for garnish)
  • 2 tbsps cornstarch
  • pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. (Enough for the ramen and broccoli.)

  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until well incorporated.

  3. Once the water is boiling, add the ramen and cook according to package directions. Be sure though, to only cook to al dente, probably a minute less than the package states. When the noodles have 2 minutes left, add the chopped broccoli to the boiling ramen.

  4. Then while the noodles are cooking, add the sauce to a large saute pan over medium heat. Bring the sauce to a boil, add the julienned carrots and bell peppers, then turn the heat down and simmer for a minute or so. Once the noodles are done, drain them along with the broccoli and add to the sauce.

  5. Toss the noodles gently with the sauce and veggies (I like to use tongs) and cook over medium heat until the noodles have absorbed some of the sauce and the sauce thickens slightly. Season if needed, sprinkle with a little more red pepper flakes, scallions and sesame seeds and enjoy!