Almost Instant Ramen

Ramen has redeemed itself. Gone are the deep-fried noodles and MSG-laden flavor packets. Now, it’s all about umami, veggies, and whole grain noodles. There are even versions that use brown rice or exotic varieties like purple or black rice! There’s a whole world of healthier ramen out there these days, and it cooks almost as quickly as the originals. You can use any combo of veggies you like. We’ve also added instructions for turning this dish into a lunch “kit” (see