Masala Ramen

Masala Ramen is a rich and easy meal to make that is perfect for a dinner for two. Mix and match your vegetables and protein to customize this dish to your liking!

Ingredients

Serves: 2 Time: 45 minutes

Masala Ramen

• 1 (14 oz) can lite coconut milk* or vegetable broth
• 2 cups vegetable stock or water
• 2 packs instant ramen (flavor packets discarded)
• 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 package tempeh, sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbs sesame oil
• Coconut chutney, chopped cilantro, chopped scallions (optional topping)

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine your coconut milk, turmeric, vegetable stock and/or water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add in the ramen noodles and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until softened.
2. Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables.
3. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil on high heat.
4. Once hot, begin sautéing the onion for 5 minutes.
5. Add in the bell pepper, tempeh (or other protein being used), carrot, and mushrooms. Stir together for another 5 minutes.
6. Then, add in the seasonings. Cook together for about 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and cooked.
7. Divide the ramen and broth into two bowls and top with vegetables.
8. Top with optional toppings, serve and enjoy!

*Lite coconut milk is a low-fat alternative. You may also substitute for vegetable or meat stock, or you may dilute regular coconut milk with water (i.e. 2/3 cup coconut milk + 1/3 cup water for a recipe that calls for 1 cup)

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