Description
These Mason Jar Noodles are a convenient and delicious meal prep option for busy days. Layers of noodles, veggies, and protein in a flavorful Asian-inspired broth, perfect for a quick lunch or on-the-go meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mason Jar Noodles:
- 4 mason jars (16 oz size)
- 4 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or tofu
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach or bok choy
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lime wedges, and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Jars: In each mason jar, layer soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Layer Ingredients: Add in carrots, bell peppers, chicken/tofu, spinach, and green onions.
- Add Noodles: Top with broken ramen noodles.
- Refrigerate: Seal the jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- To Serve: Pour boiling water into the jar, let sit for 5-7 minutes, then stir and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
- For a vegetarian option, use tofu and vegetable broth.
- Jars will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (just add boiling water)
- Category: Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook (add hot water)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg