8 Ramen Noodle Recipes Ready in 45 Minutes or Less

Thai Chicken-Noodle Salad
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.

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Coconut-Curry Noodle Bowl

Coconut Curry Noodle Bowl with Broccoli
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.

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Ramen Noodle Frittata

Asian Egg Noodle Frittata
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.

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Thai Chicken Pasta Salad

Thai Chicken-Noodle Salad
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.

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Skillet Ramen and Veggies

Skillet Ramen and Veggies
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.

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Banh Mi Ramen Noodle Bowl

Banh Mi Ramen Noodle Bowl
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.

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20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls

20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls
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.

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Peanutty Noodle Slaw

Peanutty Noodle Slaw
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.

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Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Salad

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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.

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