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Vegetarian Ramen Recipe with Tofu

This vegetarian ramen with tofu is so easy to make with ramen packets, quick and easy crispy tofu, and plenty of fresh veggies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Crispy Tofu

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 8 ounces firm tofu cut into thin strips (1 standard block)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Ramen

  • 5.6 ounces instant ramen noodles 2 (2.8-ounce) packages
  • Water or vegetable broth amount according to Ramen package
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 baby bok choy cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced or shaved
  • 3 Thai chili peppers chopped
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • Sriracha for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Start by making the crispy tofu. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Season with salt and set aside.
    8 ounces firm tofu, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    close up of pan fried tofu on a white plate.
  • Combine the ramen noodles and seasoning along with the water/broth and mushrooms in a large pot.
    5.6 ounces instant ramen noodles, Water or vegetable broth, 1 cup mushrooms
    2 ramen noodle bricks in a white soup pot with seasoning and mushrooms.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook according to the ramen package instructions.
    overhead view of easy ramen with a stainless steel ladle.
  • Just before serving, add the bok choy to the soup to slightly wilt.
    1 baby bok choy
    overhead view of easy ramen with a stainless steel ladle topped with bok choy.
  • Divide the ramen between two bowls and top with carrots, Thai chilis, bean sprouts, green onions, and crispy tofu. Serve with Sriracha and lime wedges.
    1 carrot, 3 Thai chili peppers, 1 cup mung bean sprouts, 3 green onions, Sriracha, Lime wedges

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Notes

Storage: Store vegetarian ramen in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 2269mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7863IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 6mg