Ramen noodles are a staple food for college students everywhere. But if you’re tired of eating the same old noodles all the time, there’s plenty of ways to switch it up! You don’t even need to leave your kitchen to do it. Here are 15 different, creative ways to cook your ramen noodles!
If you’re craving Panda Express, but don’t want to leave the house, then try this recipe from Sabrina over at Dinner Then Dessert. This chef-approved recipe tastes just like the original, but with half the oil and without the hassle of leaving the house to get it!
If you–like me!–aren’t big on spicy foods, sweeter sauces like teriyaki are the way to go. Check out this awesome recipe for a teriyaki ramen chicken pot that’s delicious and easy to make! If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, try substituting tofu for chicken to make a tasty stir fry that’s still as packed with protein as it is with flavor!
Learning new recipes can be time-consuming and daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Don’t just dream of turning your ordinary ramen into something gourmet. It’s easy to elevate your ordinary ramen noodles to a delicious stir fry. Wok the talk with this 20-minute ramen chicken stir fry recipe!
You aren’t just limited to Asian food when cooking with ramen noodles. Try this instant noodle lasagna recipe next time you’re craving Nana’s finest. It serves five people, making it a great option to bring to a potluck or dinner with friends! If you’re a vegetarian, you can try substituting the ham with vegetables like zucchini
Lifehack or inexpensive easy meal? You decide while you give it a try. This dish is an exciting new option to throw into your weekly breakfast rotation for a bit of variety. Or serve it with a side salad for lunch or dinner! It’s as easy as it sounds and twice as delicious. Get the recipe here for your newest go-to meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
You’ve heard of the walking taco, now get ready for the walking taco’s crazy cousin, the traveling noodles. Ditch the flavor packets and use just the noodles to make these clever to-go meals. While others are the office are warming up their Lean Cuisines, you’ll have a fresh and fancy noodle lunch. Find the recipe here!
Impress your friends with this bunless burger trend. This burger blend is quite zesty itself, but sandwiched between a noodle bun, it’s an especially memorable meal. If you don’t do gluten, just buy some gluten-free ramen noodles and use them to create a bun alternative you can enjoy with your next burger. Check out the recipe here to shake up your next barbeque!
While you are getting inventive with using your instant ramen to make new meals, why not go a step further and make it a dessert? These Rocky Road Bites are no-bake crunchy goodness. Dessert has never been easier, and your ramen noodles have never been sweeter!
If you aren’t really a chocoholic, here is another creative ramen dessert. Try making Banana-Coconut Ramen Pudding using this recipe straight from the Food Network itself! The ramen and the almonds add a layer of crunchy goodness over the warm pudding underneath for a mouthwateringly delicious dessert you can make in the comfort of your own home!
If you can make ramen for dessert, you may as well hit breakfast too to cover all the bases. If the poached egg on noodles recipe didn’t do it for you–of if it did, and you just can’t get enough ramen for breakfast–you’ll be happy to hear there are plenty of alternative breakfast-ramen recipes out there in the world! This recipe is simple, but the gouda cheese elevates it to a gourmet level that will start your day out just right.
Wait- could we really cover all our bases without considering the all-important snack? For many of us, the snack is the most important meal of the day… or at least the one we enjoy the most. And, yes, we have a ramen answer for that: Honey Ramen Snack Mix! Just follow the simple instructions linked above the next time you get the mid-day munchies!
To balance out our snacking, we’ll also need a salty treat. So, here is a savory Middle Eastern mix that’s sure to spice up your snack attack! Just follow the recipe from thishealthytable.com and enjoy your delightfully crunchy snack in no time!
What are your favorite ramen noodle recipes to try when your college diet needs a little variety? Share your noodle secrets in the comments below!
Featured Image Source via FoodNetwork.com.
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