30 Minute Vegan Ramen
 
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This most incredible homemade vegan ramen is ready in just 30 minutes! All of the flavor with none of the wait, this is a must try!
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Recipe type: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 3 servings
Ingredients
  • Soup
  • ¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • 4 cups mushroom broth
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 3 Tbsp miso
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 4 tsp sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tsp chili oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced ginger
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)
  • 6 oz Japanese ramen noodles
  • Tofu
  • 14 oz extra firm tofu
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Vegetables
  • 1½ cups sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • Garnish
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • ½ tsp chili oil per bowl
Instructions
  1. Carefully press as much water as you can from the tofu while keeping its shape. Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes. In a small bowl, toss the cubes with 1 tsp cornstarch then add 2 Tbsp tamari or soy and coat evenly. Bake the tofu on a sheet lined with parchment paper at 400F for 20 minutes. Flip halfway through.
  2. While the tofu is baking, bring a pot of water to boil and add the ramen noodles. Cook according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes) Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Add the mushrooms, corn and 1 Tbsp tamari or soy. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms darken. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tsp sesame oil in the skillet on medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes then transfer the contents of the skillet to the blender. Add the mushroom broth, sunflower seeds, miso, nutritional yeast, 1 Tbsp soy or tamari, 2 tsp sesame oil, chili oil, red pepper flakes, and minced ginger. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  5. Heat the broth in a saucepan until hot, then divide into 3 bowls. Fill each bowl with noodles and top with tofu and vegetables. Garnish with chopped scallions and ½ tsp chili oil.
Notes
*Broth can be batched and stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
*Use GF tamari and GF noodles to make this recipe gluten-free
*Mushroom broth can be found at most health food stores. It's a bit pricier but super worth it! Using vegetable broth instead of mushroom broth will change the flavor and is not recommended. In a pinch, miso ginger broth is a better substitution.
Nutrition Information
Serving size:  Calories: 422 Fat: 17.5 g Saturated fat: 3 g Unsaturated fat: 9.9 g Carbohydrates: 47 g Sugar: 2.6 g Fiber: 4.9 g Protein: 22.3 g
Recipe by Carrots and Flowers at https://www.carrotsandflowers.com/30-minute-vegan-ramen/