Ramen Frozen Peas Upgrade (Printable)

Instant noodles elevated with frozen peas, mixed vegetables, and savory broth for a quick, tasty meal.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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 - Incorporate ramen noodles, using or discarding seasoning packets as preferred. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
05 - Stir in half of the sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if necessary.
06 - Divide noodles and vegetables between two bowls. Garnish each with a soft-boiled egg, remaining green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes or sriracha as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns instant ramen from guilty-pleasure guilty into something your body actually appreciates, thanks to the vegetables sneaking in real nutrition.
  • Everything happens in one pot and takes barely longer than a coffee break, making it perfect for nights when cooking feels like too much effort.
  • The sesame oil and fresh garlic elevate the flavor so much that you'll forget this ever came from a seasoning packet.
02 -
  • Frozen vegetables in ramen cook faster and stay brighter than fresh ones, plus there's no waste and they're always ready in your freezer.
  • The sesame oil goes in at the beginning to infuse the entire pot, not drizzled on top at the end—it makes a real difference in depth of flavor.
  • Soy sauce brands vary wildly in saltiness, so always taste before adding more; you can always add another splash but you can't take it out.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before adding them to the bowl—it wakes up their nuttiness and feels like a tiny ritual that changes everything.
  • Keep multiple types of ramen noodles on hand because they cook at slightly different rates and have different textures; some are curly and springy, others are wavy and tender.
  • Make a double batch of the broth base and freeze it in containers so you can make this meal even faster next time.
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