Mason Jar “Instant” Ramen Zoodles
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Looking for an easy meal prep option for brown-bagging and busy days? Look no further than these Mason Jar “Instant” Ramen Zoodles (aka Pho on the Go) made with an easy DIY bouillon blend that uses non-fortified nutritional yeast. If you’re not familiar with this product, be sure to check out my dedicated post on the topic so you understand the importance of choosing a quality brand- click here.
Since the original recipe disappeared from the internet, I decided to share my adaptation. As always, I want to give full credit to the original creator, Lina, formerly known as Strictly Delicious, for inspiring this recipe.
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Enjoy!
Mason Jar "Instant" Ramen Zoodles
♥ RECIPE & IMAGE BY: Lina - Formerly "Strictly Delicious" ♥
Ingredients
- Left over roasted chicken (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 8 ounces of mushrooms roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 large zucchini
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced (as thinly sliced as you possibly can)
- 2 cups greens thinly sliced (Chard, spinach, kale and shaved carrots or asparagus are good choices)
For the "Chicken" Bouillon:
For Assembling
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- Optional 1/2 scoop Perfect Supplements Chicken Bone Broth Powder (Code AIP10 saves 10-35%)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Chop left over 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms until browning and softened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. (TIP: If you don't like mushrooms or want an easier recipe, you can simply omit and add other veggies)
- Slice off and discard both ends of the zucchini. Spiralize the zucchini using the smallest blade. Set the noodles aside.
- Add all of the ingredients for the "chicken" bouillon to a medium sized bowl. With a fork or whisk, combine the ingredients until evenly distributed. (Note: You will have more than enough bouillon for this recipe. Store the leftover bouillon powder for future use in instant noodle cups, soups, or as seasoning for meat or veggies.)
To Assemble the Mason Jar Instant Zoodle Cups:
- Divide the chicken cubes evenly among 6 wide-mouth, pint-sized mason jars. (They do need to be wide-mouth or you won't be able to get your soup out!)
- Add equal amounts of red cabbage to each mason jar, followed by equal amounts of sliced greens and sautéed mushrooms.
- Top with 1 tablespoon of bouillon powder in each jar. Stuff the rest of the space in the jar with zucchini noodles.
TIP: These ramen zoodle cups will keep prepped like this for one week in the fridge.
To Serve the Mason Jar Instant Zoodle Cups:
- When you're ready for a meal, pour one cup of boiling water (or bone broth - see notes) over the contents of your mason jar and seal tightly.
- Allow to stand for no less than 5 minutes, then empty the ramen soup into a bowl or eat it right out of the jar.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Veggie Chopping Tip: Remember that you'll be eating this straight from the jar (and potentially on the go), so cut your veggies into bite-sized pieces to make them easier to enjoy.
OPTIONAL UPGRADE:
Bone Broth Powder: If you've ever mixed up a cup of bone broth powder, you'll know it can sometimes be tricky to get the lumps out. If you're using the optional bone broth powder, don't add it to your jars during meal prep. Instead, keep it separate and whisk it into your hot water before pouring it over your Instant Zoodle Cup.
Homemade Bone Broth: If you're at home and have homemade or ready-to-use liquid bone broth on hand, feel free to use that instead of plain water (or instead of water mixed with bone broth powder). The powdered bone broth option is simply included for convenience and portability, making these meal-prep jars easy to enjoy anywhere.


