D.I.Y. YUMMY Ramen!!

Calling all Ramen lovers!  Check this out!

Instead of this:

Try this:

Not being fond of hyper processed foods, I was thrilled to stumble upon this!  I like to make my own food, but don’t like it to take a lot of time.

This concept fit the bill, perfectly, for lunches.  What it boils down to is basic:

1. Select a seasoning profile.  Could be any of these or your own favorite:
   • Miso and ginger
   • Garlic and vegetables
   • Ginger and sesame
   • Coconut and ginger
   • Any combination of
     • Sea salt/black pepper
     • Tamari
     • Miso
     • Kimchi
     • Sauerkraut
     • Chili flakes
     • Tomato sauce
     • Garlic
     • Onion
     • Soup base

2. Decide on a protein source:
   • Slivered chicken breast
   • Diced cooked beef
   • Beef or other jerky, diced
   • Hard-boiled egg
   • Beans, cooked
   • Quinoa, cooked
   • Lentils (so yummy!!)

3. Pick out your veggies (1/2 of the total finished product!)
   • Raw Veggies:
     • Carrots, shredded
     • Onions, thin sliced or diced
     • Celery, thin sliced
     • Pepper, thin sliced or diced
     • Zucchini, matchsticks
     • Garlic clove, thin sliced
     • Scallions or Shallots, thin sliced
     • Mushrooms, thin sliced
     • Cabbage, shredded
     • Spinach or other green, julienned
   • Cooked veggies;
     • Small broccoli or cauliflower florets
     • Cubes of root veggies

4. Add Noodles or a grain (par-cooked)
   • Any Asian noodle
   • Spaghetti or fettucine
   • Brown rice
   • Bulgur or barley

Place seasoning in bottom of jar then add protein.  Top with veggies.  Cover. Keep cold.  At lunchtime, fill with boiling water and let sit for a minute or two.  Enjoy!!

Try these fabulous recipes from Goop  or Serious eats.  Build enough of these jars to have several times during the week.  Keep refrigerated 5 – 7 days.

Let me know your favorite combination!