Loaded Lazy Noodle Bowls

Who knew those cheap just-add-water noodle bowls could be so fancy? Let me show you how with these Loaded Lazy Noodle Bowls!

Hot noodle soups are one of my most favourite comfort foods and I’m just so dang happy that I can have my lazy cake and eat it too. And by cake, I mean soup. 🙂

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INGREDIENTS

The really great thing about these Loaded Lazy Noodle Bowls is this: you don’t have to follow this exact recipe! I’m providing you with a good framework of what yummy things you can add to your bowl, but the options are endless. You can totally repeat my recipe exactly (I’ve tried to incorporate veggies that are varied in taste and texture), or use whatever you have on hand! Here’s what I used for two noodle bowls:

• Vegan Instant Noodles or Ramen: Pick your favourite brand and flavour, ensuring it’s gluten-free (if necessary for you).
• Soy Curls: A delicious source of ‘meaty’ plant-based protein, these only need to be rehydrated in hot water for a few minutes before enjoying.
• Crunchy Veggies: Carrot, Celery and Daikon Radish provide delicious crunch that isn’t lost even when cooked alongside the noodles.
• Yummy Toppings: I used fresh Lime wedges, Cilantro, Green Onion and spicy Sriracha, but go ahead and tweak to your liking.

HOW TO MAKE LOADED LAZY NOODLE BOWLS

1. Soak the soy curls. In a large bowl, pour enough boiling hot water over them to completely cover plus 1 inch. Let sit for 10 minutes, then strain and press out any excess moisture with a spatula.
2. Chop your veggies. Bite sized pieces are best! Empty the content of your instant noodle packages into two bowls, and add all the veggies except the bok choy and green onion. Pour about 1.5 cups of hot water over the contents, and cover with plates. Let cook for 5 minutes.
3. Quickly sear the bok choy with a teaspoon of oil (and any optional add-ins: I added frozen edamame, pictured above) while the noodles and veggies cook.
4. Load ’em up! Add the hydrated soy curls, seared boy choy and garnishes to your bowls of noodles and veggies. Enjoy! #sendnoods

With just a little mastery of timing, this meal really doesn’t require much effort and if you’re feeling like a 10/10 on the lazy scale, you could use pre-cooked vegan meat, pre-chopped veggies and skip sautéing the bok choy. All your veggies can be thrown into the bowl to cook in the hot water, as long as none of them are frozen, otherwise you might end up with lukewarm broth and undercooked noodles. 

HUG IN A BOWL

Sometimes all you need is a steaming hot bowl of noodle soup to give you all the warm and fuzzies. That’s why I make these Loaded Lazy Noodle Bowls on the regular, and you should too. 😉

Still craving more easy vegan recipes? You might be interested in my Zesty Black Bean Mash, Asian-Inspired Tofu Salad Rolls, or Vegan Tofu Egg Salad!

Lastly, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @SteamyVeganKitchen and use the hashtag #SteamyVeganKitchen! I love seeing your delicious recreations!