Quick Veggie Ramen
Instant ramen noodles upgraded with sliced carrots, spinach, scallions, and a soft‑boiled egg.

Total
10 min
Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 packets instant ramen noodles (2 packets)
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 stalks scallions (green onions)
- 2 large egg
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce(optional)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan (≈2 minutes).
- 2
Add the ramen noodles and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the seasoning packet, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- 3
While the noodles cook, thinly slice the carrot into matchsticks and add them to the pot; add the spinach leaves and let them wilt (≈1 minute).
- 4
Meanwhile, soft‑boil the eggs: place eggs in boiling water for 6 minutes, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking; peel and halve.
- 5
Divide the noodles, broth, carrots, and spinach into two bowls, top each with sliced scallions and a halved soft‑boiled egg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1320 mg |
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