Recipes and Cooking Pasta Recipes 8 Ramen Noodle Recipes Ready in 45 Minutes or Less By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blaine Moats Ramen has come a long way from the days of being a "college food." Now you can make trendy ramen noodle bowls, ramen-stuffed meats (and omelets), quick ramen-wrapped fish, and ramen pasta salads. Plus, when you combine the budget noodles with lean protein and veggies, you create a healthy ramen recipe with multiple food groups. These easy healthy ramen recipes fit a well-balanced meal plan. Bonus: They're ready in 45 minutes flat for a weeknight supper idea. 01 of 08 Coconut-Curry Noodle Bowl View Recipe Andy Lyons This 25-minute healthy ramen recipe even cleans up superfast thanks to one-pan cooking. First start your veggies in the saucepan, then add the liquids, ramen noodles, seasonings, and chicken to create the one-pan recipe. 02 of 08 Ramen Noodle Frittata View Recipe Blaine Moats Ramen noodles meet eggs in this surprisingly delicious food mash-up. Red peppers cooked with the egg mixture and a topper of napa cabbage and cilantro give the healthy ramen recipe a bright freshness. If you're limiting sodium, use only one of the seasoning packets when whipping up the egg mixture. Buy It: Blue Diamond 12-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Skillet with Cover ($35, Target) 03 of 08 Thai Chicken Pasta Salad View Recipe Blaine Moats The peanut-coconut milk sauce in this pasta salad will have you licking the dish clean. The acid from the lime juice—plus fresh cilantro and cucumber—cuts through the creamy sauce to freshen up this fun and healthy ramen noodle twist on pasta salad. Try Our Favorite Healthy Pasta Salad Recipes 04 of 08 Skillet Ramen and Veggies View Recipe Blaine Moats Enjoy a protein-packed all-in-one skillet dinner in just 40 minutes. The healthy ramen noodle recipe skips the salty seasoning packet and gets a delicious homemade sauce from milk, Parmesan, garlic, and shallot. This is a great recipe to use the leftover ham in the fridge. 05 of 08 Banh Mi Ramen Noodle Bowl View Recipe Blaine Moats If you're looking for a classic ramen noodle bowl recipe, this brothy, meaty recipe (that tastes a whole lot like a Bahn mi sandwich) is right up your alley. Each serving of the quick ramen recipe is topped with cilantro, radishes, and cucumber for freshness and added nutrients for a healthy dinner option. DIY Grain Bowl Recipes That Are Complete Meals in One Bowl 06 of 08 20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls View Recipe Peter Krumhardt As healthy homemade ramen goes, none are as customizable as this recipe. Simply combine cooked ramen noodles with your choice of protein or veggie for sweet-and-sour, Italian, Mexican-inspired, Thai-curry, or another favorite flavor combo for a healthy dinner in a hurry. 07 of 08 Peanutty Noodle Slaw View Recipe Andy Lyons This healthy ramen recipe is perfect for toting to your next potluck or outdoor cookout. Packaged shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix helps keep prep time down. Top with chopped peanuts for an extra nutty bite. Buy It: Bamboo Fiber Salad Bowl With Servers Set ($46, Walmart) 08 of 08 Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Salad View Recipe This recipe for healthy ramen noodles has all the favorites: chicken, noodles, your pick of veggies, and even some orange slices for a juicy hit. Each serving has less than 400 calories and a whopping 21 grams of protein. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit