Ramen Upgrade with Frozen Peas (Printable Version)

Quick, flavorful ramen enhanced with frozen peas and mixed vegetables for added nutrition and color.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (with or without seasoning packets)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup frozen peas
03 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans; optional)
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth

06 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 2 large eggs (soft-boiled or poached)
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Chili flakes or sriracha, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
03 - Add frozen peas and mixed vegetables. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
04 - Add ramen noodles, using or discarding seasoning packets as preferred. Cook according to package instructions, typically 2 to 3 minutes, until tender.
05 - Stir in half of the sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding extra soy sauce if desired.
06 - Divide noodles and vegetables between two bowls. Top each with a soft-boiled egg if using, remaining green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes or sriracha as desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you actually tried, which matters more than you'd think.
  • Frozen peas do something magical—they stay bright green, add sweetness, and cost almost nothing.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible, and you feel a little less broke than when you opened those ramen packs.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the garlic in oil first—it's the difference between this tasting like instant ramen and tasting like something intentional.
  • Frozen peas actually have better texture than fresh ones here because they cook fast and stay firm; I learned this the hard way after buying fresh peas and watching them turn to mush.
03 -
  • Make your soft-boiled eggs while the broth heats up so everything finishes at the same time and nothing sits around getting cold.
  • Taste the broth before serving—the seasoning is entirely in your hands, and some soy sauces are much saltier than others, so adjust until it feels right to you.
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