Easy High Protein Ramen Recipe for Busy Weeknights
This simple high-protein ramen recipe is the easiest snack or post-workout meal ever. Instant ramen never looked so good!
I don’t know why I never thought of using instant noodles before, but they’re an excellent option for a quick meal. My wife bought herself a few packets of Maruchan ramen noodles, which triggered fond memories of my starving college student days. So, naturally, I stole a package for myself. And it was just as delicious as I remembered.
The next time I stole a packet of her ramen, I transformed it into a protein powerhouse with eggs. Then I add some veggies, seasoning, and some soy sauce to make this a delicious ramen bowl.
A word of caution, Maruchan ramen tastes excellent. It’s also very high in sodium. Even the less sodium version still has a lot. So, I don’t recommend making this a daily meal. But it’s a fantastic option on a cold day when you don’t have much else to eat.
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Why I Love this Ramen Recipe
The beauty of ramen is you can throw anything in there, and it will work. Eggs are a convenient high protein food that goes perfectly in this recipe. Sometimes, I use a rotisserie chicken from the store, but you could use almost any protein source you have on hand.
Ground beef, frozen shrimp, ground turkey, or fish! The same goes for veggies. Baby spinach, shredded kale, mushrooms, carrots, and green onion are all great options. You could throw any fresh or leftover vegetables in there, and it will taste great. Want a little kick to your ramen? Chop up some bell peppers and throw them in the pot!
I love this recipe because it’s so easy to make it taste like a professionally cooked meal with a few simple ingredients. A dash of sesame oil and chili oil will take this recipe to the next level.
What You Need for this Nutritious Meal
Ramen: I use two packages of ramen noodles. Maruchan noodles are cheap, easy to find at most grocery stores, and quick to make.
Eggs: You will need four soft-boiled eggs to make this a hearty protein-packed meal.
Sauce: Soy sauce
Broth: Chicken broth
Veggies: Carrots, broccoli, chopped ginger, minced garlic, bok choy, and green onions
Spices: All you need is black pepper and garlic powder to complete this dish.
Oil: Olive oil
Optional Ingredients
- You can add mushrooms, bell peppers, and bean sprouts to the broth for extra nutrients.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the broth if you like a spicy kick.
- If you don’t have bok choy, you can use other greens, such as spinach or kale.
- You can add sliced chicken, beef, or pork to the broth to make this dish even more filling.
- Top with sesame seeds for an added crunchy texture.
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How to Make this High Protein Ramen Recipe
Step 1
Fill a medium sauce pan 3/4 of the way full with water. Heat on high until boiling. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Cut the carrots into thin slices. Roughly chop the bok choy. Cut the broccoli into small florets (I like to use frozen broccoli to save time). Thinly slice the green onion separating the green tops from the white bottoms. Peel and finely chop the ginger. Mince the garlic.
Step 2
Add four large eggs to the boiling water. Boil for 6 minutes, then remove the eggs from the hot water using a slotted spoon. Run the eggs under cold water for 1 minute. Set the eggs aside.
Step 3
Empty the water from the saucepan. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and white bottoms of the green onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Step 4
Add 2 cups of chicken broth to the medium sauce pan with the ginger, garlic, and onion. Then, add the broccoli, carrot, and bok choy. Add the soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir, then, let simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
Step 5
While the veggies simmer, carefully peel the shell from the eggs. Once the vegetables soften, add the ramen. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the ramen has softened.
Step 6
Pour the ramen into bowls. Serve with the eggs and the tops of the green onion.
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Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan Medium-Large
Ingredients
- 2 packs Ramen Noodles
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 medium Green Onions
- 2 head Bok Choy
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 cup Broccoli
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Fill a medium sauce pan 3/4 of the way full with water. Heat on high until boiling. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Cut the carrots into thin slices. Roughly chop the bok choy. Cut the broccoli into small florets (I like to use frozen broccoli to save time). Thinly slice the green onion separating the green tops from the white bottoms. Peel and finely chop the ginger. Mince the garlic.
- Add four eggs to the boiling water. Boil for 6 minutes, then remove the eggs from the hot water. Run the eggs under cold water for 1 minute. Set aside.
- Empty the water from the saucepan. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and white bottoms of the green onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add 2 cups of chicken broth to the medium sauce pan with the ginger, garlic, and onion. Then, add the broccoli, carrot, and bok choy. Add the soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir, then, let simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- While the veggies simmer, carefully peel the shell from the eggs. Once the vegetables have softened, add the ramen. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the ramen has softened.
- Pour the ramen into bowls. Top with the eggs and the tops of the sliced green onion.
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Buck is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), & UESCA Run Coach. He is the founder of Outdoor Muscle, a veteran-owned company dedicated to providing endurance athletes and adventure seekers the resources they need to achieve their fitness goals.
