Description
A comforting, budget-friendly stir-fry made with ramen noodles, frozen vegetables, and an egg. This simple meal is perfect for tired evenings, costing less than $2.50 per serving while providing a balanced, nourishing experience.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (200g) Ramen Noodles
- 1.5 cups (150g) Frozen Mixed Vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Ginger, grated or powder
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds, optional (for garnish)
- 1 Green Onion, sliced, optional
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- ½ cup Cooked Chicken or Tofu, optional
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince garlic and slice green onions. Measure soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Boil noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles (skip flavor packet if desired) and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but with a bite. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté veggies: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add frozen vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Scramble egg: Push veggies to one side of the pan. Crack the egg into the empty space and scramble until just set.
- Combine: Add drained noodles to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle in garlic and ginger. Toss everything together gently until heated through and fragrant.
- Serve: Serve immediately in a bowl, topped with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook the noodles; they will continue to cook when tossed in the hot sauce. Use high heat for the stir-fry to get a slight char on the veggies. If using the ramen flavor packet, use only half or skip it to control sodium. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out. This recipe does not freeze well as noodles become mushy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
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