Description

This Mason Jar Noodle Meal Prep recipe offers a fresh, vibrant, and customizable noodle bowl in a convenient portable jar. Featuring cooked noodles, diced protein such as chicken, tofu, or shrimp, and layers of crisp vegetables with a tangy soy-ginger dressing, it’s perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. The meal is assembled ahead of time for easy grab-and-go meals, just add hot water before eating to enjoy warm, flavorful noodles.

Ingredients

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Noodles & Protein

7 oz dried ramen or rice noodles
7 oz cooked chicken breast, tofu, or cooked shrimp, diced

Vegetables

1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced red or yellow bell peppers
1 cup baby spinach or kale
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup bean sprouts

Sauce

4 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tsp Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Toppings

2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Lime wedges

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Instructions

Cook Noodles: Prepare the dried ramen or rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set the noodles aside for layering.
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, Sriracha or chili sauce if using, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
Distribute Sauce: Evenly divide the prepared sauce among four large mason jars, each approximately 25 fluid ounces in size. This forms the flavorful base layer for each jar.
Layer Ingredients: Into each jar, carefully layer the diced cooked protein over the sauce, followed by shredded carrots, thinly sliced bell peppers, baby spinach or kale, scallions, and bean sprouts. Lastly, top each jar with the cooled cooked noodles, keeping the noodles at the top to prevent sogginess during storage.
Seal and Refrigerate: Secure the lids tightly on the mason jars and place them in the refrigerator. The jars can be stored and prepped in advance, making them ideal for meal prep.
Serve: When ready to eat, remove the lid from a jar, add your preferred toppings like chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts or cashews, and sesame seeds. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of hot water into the jar, then let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to warm and soften the noodles. Stir well before enjoying directly from the jar or transferring to a bowl.

Notes

Use tamari soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Adjust the spice level by omitting or increasing the amount of Sriracha or chili sauce according to taste.
For vegetarian or vegan options, substitute chicken or shrimp with tofu and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Do not add hot water until ready to eat to keep the texture of the noodles and vegetables fresh.
These jars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use lime wedges at serving time to add fresh acidity.