Description
Whip up a delicious and satisfying bowl of Easy High Protein Ramen Noodles with this flavorful vegan recipe. Packed with plant-based protein and vibrant vegetables, it’s a weeknight meal winner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of firm or extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 block (3 ounces) ramen noodles
- 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen is fine)
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional toppings: chili oil, lime, pickled ginger
Instructions
- 1. Press tofu if time allows, then cube. Marinate tofu in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for 15-20 minutes.
- 2. Coat marinated tofu with cornstarch. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry tofu until golden brown and crispy, then set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, add shiitake mushrooms and cook until softened. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk miso paste, nutritional yeast, and sriracha with a ladleful of hot broth until smooth. Add this mixture to the simmering broth.
- 6. Add ramen noodles and shelled edamame to the broth and cook according to noodle package directions.
- 7. Stir in bok choy during the last minute of cooking until wilted.
- 8. Ladle ramen into bowls, top with pan-fried tofu, green onions, and sesame seeds. Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or broth if needed. Add fresh garnishes after reheating.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g