Weeknight Ramen
Here is one of my go-to colder weather meals that has been on regular rotation at our house lately. By popular demand, I have finally developed into a recipe for you. I will not claim that this is an authentic ramen recipe, just a culmination of flavors and ingredients that I love. When I envision a big bowl of comfort to me, I think of noodles, umami flavors, runny yolk and a salty, slightly spicy broth. So here is my version of ramen, easy enough to enjoy any night of the week!
The instructions for this recipe may look daunting, but I promise the steps are easy even if there are a lot of moving parts to create this ramen! The flavorful roasted salmon and mushrooms, soft boiled eggs, greens and noodles all come together beautifully in the rich broth. I have also made this recipe many times with tofu and other greens that I had on had besides spinach and it has turned out just as delicious!
Kitchen Tip!
If you are aiming to cook more meals at home in 2022, having a well stocked pantry is your best friend! When I say pantry, I mean your literal pantry or food cabinet, but also your refrigerator and freezer. With some key staple items, coming up with a quick meal on the fly is easy to do. Additionally when you already have items that you use regular in cooking on hand, grocery lists tend to be shorter. An evening when we were low on groceries is exactly what led me to creating my Weeknight Ramen recipe! With noodles, dried mushrooms, and nori in the pantry, salmon in the freezer, and eggs and the condiments needed to make the broth in the fridge this recipe was born. So add some of these items to your pantry stocking list and make this ramen whenever you have a desire for an easy meal that screams comfort in a bowl.
Nutrition Tip!
One topic that comes up a lot in work with my clients is aiming for nutritional balance with meals and snacks. When we incorporate multiple food groups, we are including a variety of nutrients which can not only support our nutrition goals but also contribute to filling and satisfying meals and snacks. Let’s break that down using this ramen as an example. The noodles in this dish provide a carbohydrate source and whole grain, which provide energy and make the meal more filling. The protein sources in the salmon and eggs contribute to feelings of satisfaction. The mushrooms, spinach and nori also provide fiber and vitamins and minerals. Fats found in the salmon, egg, and marinade help to make this dish yummy as well as aid in our bodies ability to use certain nutrients. Lastly there are a lot of flavor factors in this dish in the broth and marinade ingredients that make it truly and enjoyable way to eat such a nourishing meal. So rather than focusing your eating goals in 2022 on what to eliminate from your diet, ask instead what nutrients you can add to meals!
*Nutrition tips are for educational purposes only and are not a replacement for nutrition therapy or medical care.
