5-Minute Vegan Ramen (Instant Noodles) Recipe
A quick and flavorful 5-minute vegan ramen recipe using instant noodles, enriched with a savory vegetarian broth base, spicy chili garlic sauce, and topped with fresh veggies, fried mushrooms, tofu, and herbs for a satisfying plant-based meal.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (85-100 g/3 oz) package instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
- 2 cups water
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetarian better than bouillon (No chicken or No Beef soup base)
- 1 teaspoon tamari (can substitute soy sauce regular or lite or Braggs Liquid aminos)
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (a tiny drizzle)
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings and Add-ins
- 1 – 2 tablespoons green onions, diced
- 1/4 cup fried mushrooms (see notes*)
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup steamed or roasted veggies such as broccoli, Bok Choy, baby corn, roasted sweet potatoes, etc.
- Fresh herbs: chopped cilantro, basil, etc.
- 1/4 cup vegan protein: silken or firm cubed tofu, smoked tofu, or chopped seitan (see notes*)
- 1 seaweed snack sheet, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and cook the instant ramen noodles according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking as the noodles will continue to soften in the bowl.
- Prepare Seasoning: While noodles are cooking, add the vegetarian better than bouillon, chili garlic sauce, toasted sesame oil, granulated garlic, onion powder, and tamari to your soup bowl.
- Combine and Mix: Once noodles are cooked, pour the noodles and cooking liquid into the bowl with the seasonings. Stir well using a fork or chopsticks to integrate flavors.
- Add Toppings: Top your ramen with diced green onions, fried mushrooms, chosen veggies, vegan protein such as tofu or seitan, fresh herbs, and crumbled seaweed snack for texture and flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot. Customize with your preferred toppings for a nutritious and delicious vegan ramen experience.
Notes
- Fried mushrooms add a crispy, umami-rich texture and can be prepared by sautéing sliced mushrooms until golden brown in a small amount of oil.
- Vegan protein options can be silken or firm tofu, smoked tofu, or chopped seitan depending on your preference.
- Vegetable choices are versatile; steamed broccoli, Bok Choy, baby corn, or roasted sweet potatoes work well.
- Seasoning amounts can be adjusted for spice tolerance and flavor preferences.
Keywords: vegan ramen, instant noodles, quick ramen, plant-based ramen, easy vegan soup, instant vegan ramen
