Homemade Instant Noodle Cups
These Homemade Instant Noodle Cups are an easy make-ahead lunch filled with ramen noodles, vegetables, fresh greens, and a savory hoisin-soy broth base. Prep the jars ahead of time, then add hot water when you’re ready to eat for a warm noodle bowl in minutes.
Servings: 3
Calories: 440kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons vegetable bouillon cube or bouillon paste 1 teaspoon per jar
- 3 teaspoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon per jar
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon per jar
- 1 ½ teaspoons sriracha sauce ½ teaspoon per jar, *optional *
- 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon per jar
- ¾ cup frozen mixed vegetables ¼ cup per jar
- 3 cups cooked ramen noodles 1 cup per jar, I used two (3.5 ounce) ramen packs
- 6 Tablespoons spinach or green onions sliced (2 Tablespoons per jar)
- ¾ cup hot water per jar
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients into a mason jar. Start with 1 teaspoon of vegetable bouillon cube in each jar.
- Then add in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and lemon juice.
- Place the vegetables on top of the stock/spices layer.
- Next, add in the cooked ramen noodles, leaving 1 inch space for the fresh spinach at the top.
- Top off with fresh spinach and seal mason jars with a lid.
- When ready to eat, fill with boiling hot water and let steep for 3 minutes before eating. Do not fill the jar all the way to the top, as you will need to stir the sauces before eating. Or, you can pour all of the contents into a bowl and stir to combine.
Notes
Substitutions and Variation
Bouillon: Vegetable, chicken, or beef bouillon all work. Bouillon paste also blends easily into the hot broth. Vegetables: Try green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, shredded carrots, corn, peas, or another quick-cooking vegetable. Noodles: Ramen works well for these cups, but you can also try rice noodles or another noodle that reheats well. Greens: Replace the spinach with green onions, cilantro, parsley, or another leafy green you enjoy. Citrus: Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice. Extra spice: Add more sriracha, chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, or a little chili crisp when serving.
Bouillon: Vegetable, chicken, or beef bouillon all work. Bouillon paste also blends easily into the hot broth. Vegetables: Try green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, shredded carrots, corn, peas, or another quick-cooking vegetable. Noodles: Ramen works well for these cups, but you can also try rice noodles or another noodle that reheats well. Greens: Replace the spinach with green onions, cilantro, parsley, or another leafy green you enjoy. Citrus: Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice. Extra spice: Add more sriracha, chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, or a little chili crisp when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 3339mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5101IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 6mg