Meal Prep Noodle Soup Jars
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Meal Prep Noodle Soup Jars
Description
Meal Prep Noodle Soup Jars are prepared by layering dry seasonings including bouillon, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, sesame seeds, and optional sriracha at the bottom of quart-sized jars. Fresh shredded carrot, sliced mushrooms, and green onions are then added, followed by par-cooked and drained instant ramen noodles. A handful of fresh spinach tops each jar. These components create a balanced mix of savory, spicy, and earthy flavors when combined.
The partially cooked noodles ensure a firm texture after reheating, while the vegetables add freshness and varied textures. To eat, the jar is warmed gently and then filled with boiling water to steep the ingredients into a broth. The jars can be refrigerated for up to five days, making them practical for batch prepping meals.
This approach offers customizable flavor by adjusting seasonings and the option to add more vegetables. It suits meal prepping needs with minimal assembly and convenient single servings. Using a vegetable-flavored bouillon or seasoning packets affects the final broth taste. Reheating gently and allowing resting time ensures the noodles soften properly without becoming mushy.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp bouillon $0.48
- 2 tsp soy sauce $0.04
- 1 tsp sesame oil $0.03, toasted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger $0.05
- 2 tsp sesame seeds $0.12
- 2 tsp sriracha $0.06, optional
- 1 carrot $0.14, shredded
- 4 mushrooms $0.96, sliced
- 2 green onion $0.22, sliced
- 2 oz. blocks instant ramen $0.50
- 2 cups spinach $0.60, fresh
Instructions
- To each 16oz. jar add the following: 1 tsp bouillon, ½ tsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp sesame oil, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp ginger powder, ½ tsp sesame seeds, and ½ tsp sriracha.
- Peel and shred the carrot. Clean and slice the mushrooms and green onion. Divide the carrots, mushrooms, and green onions between the jars.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the ramen noodles. Discard the seasoning packets or save them for another use later. Add the noodles to the boiling water and boil only for about 2 minutes, or just until the noodles are tender but still slightly firm. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse briefly with cold water to cool. Drain well.
- Divide the noodles between the four jars, then top with a handful of fresh spinach for each jar.
- Close the jars and refrigerate until ready to eat (up to five days). When ready to eat, warm the jars slightly (use your hands or let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes), and then add 1-1.5 cups boiling water. Close the jars and shake them to dissolve the broth. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir once more with a spoon or fork before enjoying.
Notes
- Any type of powdered or paste-style bouillon can substitute for vegetable-flavored Better Than Bouillon used here.
- Instant ramen seasoning packets can be divided between jars as an alternative to individual dry seasonings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1jar | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 1110mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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