Description
This cozy Vegan Sesame Ramen is packed with bold, umami-rich flavors, fresh veggies, and slurpable noodles. A quick and nourishing plant-based meal perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 packs ramen noodles (instant, without seasoning)
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 baby bok choy, halved or chopped
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 tsp maple syrup
Toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add ramen noodles and shiitake mushrooms. Cook according to noodle package instructions (about 3–4 minutes).
4. In the last minute of cooking, add bok choy and carrots. Let them wilt slightly but remain crisp.
5. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
You can use any type of mushrooms or greens you have on hand.
For gluten-free, use rice ramen and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Add chili oil or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg