When an American is asked to name a college food, what comes to mind? Ramen. In a cup. In a package with the block of noodles and a flavor package. Nutrient-dense? Wholesome? Identifiable ingredients? Nope. Comforting? Warm? Satisfying? You bet.

I have taken this brick of noodles and made it a little bit more bearable but all the more satisfying. Today, brick of of noodles + a time crunch = something I hope you will love as much as I do. 🙂 It won’t take you very long either!

*recipe is vegan/vegetarian*

Ingredients:

• green vegetables of choice (I used broccoli and snap peas)
• 1 c. vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce/tamari
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 tsp minced garlic (or so)
• 1 block ramen noodles from pkg, or 1 pkg of fresh ramen noodles
• 1 tsp black sesame seeds for garnish & extra flavor

How-To:

1. Saute vegetables of choice in olive oil al dente. Add garlic and kill the heat.
2. Remove vegetables from pot and add broth and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
3. Add noodles and cook according to pkg (about 3 minutes).
4. Add the soy sauce/tamari to the bottom of serving bowl.
5. Grab noodles from broth with a spaghetti spoon. Pour broth into serving bowl over soy sauce/tamari
6. Place noodles in bowl in the broth mixture
7. Place vegetables on top of noodles and arrange as desired.
8. Top with sesame seeds and serve with chopsticks or a fork 😀

Take that, college! And as always, happy eating!

xx,
M