My Favorite Healthy, Easy Dinner 🍜

If there’s one dinner I make over and over (especially on busy weeknights), it’s this easy, healthy, cozy ramen bowl. It’s warm, flavorful, customizable, and uses ingredients you probably already have in your fridge.

The best part? It comes together in minutes, and it’s secretly loaded with veggies, protein, and flavor thanks to garlic, ginger, sesame, and a light broth. It tastes like comfort food, but without any of the heaviness.

This is truly my go-to “I need something fast but nourishing” meal — and once you try it, I think it’ll become yours too!

Why You’ll Love This Ramen

• Ready in 15 minutes

• Super healthy + veggie-loaded

• Uses rotisserie or leftover chicken

• A great clean-out-the-fridge dinner, throw in whatever veggies you have!

• Naturally dairy-free

• Comforting without being heavy

• Customizable for any taste

Ingredients

Aromatics

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Veggies (use anything you have!)

• 1 cup sliced bell peppers

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cup spinach or kale

• ½ cup zucchini slices

• ½ cup sliced mushrooms(Use any combo of these — or whatever is in your fridge!)

Broth + Chicken

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1–1½ cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!)

Seasonings

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

• If you go not have fresh ginger or garlic just use some dried!

• Salt + pepper, to taste

Noodles

• 2 pack ramen noodles (my favorite is the rice ramen noodles from Costco!)

Optional Toppings

• Green onions

• Sesame seeds

• Chili flakes or sriracha

• A soft-boiled egg

• Lime juice

How to Make My Healthy Weeknight Ramen

1. Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pan or pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.

2. Add the Veggies

Add whatever vegetables you have on hand and sauté 1–2 minutes.T hey should soften slightly but still stay bright and fresh.

3. Add Chicken + Broth

Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the shredded chicken. Let everything warm through.

4. Season the Broth

Add:

• Soy sauce

• Rice vinegar

• Salt & pepper to taste

Taste and adjust — more soy for savory depth, more vinegar for brightness.

5. Add the Ramen Noodles

Add the ramen bricks directly into the pot and cook 2–3 minutes, until soft and springy.

Use tongs to gently break them apart as they cook.

6. Serve Warm

Pour into bowls and top with:

• Green onions

• Sesame seeds

• Chili flakes

• Avocado

• A soft-boiled egg

Whatever you love!

Tips to Make It Perfect Every Time

• Don’t overcook the ramen — it softens fast

• Add a little extra broth if you want it more soup-like

• Swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version

• Stir in a spoonful of pesto or chili crisp for fun flavor twists

• Use frozen veggies if you’re low on fresh ones — they work perfectly

A Healthy Dinner You’ll Make Again and Again

This ramen is everything I want on a busy night: quick, nourishing, cozy, and delicious every single time. It’s the easiest way to turn simple ingredients into something satisfying and beautiful.

If you make it, tag me — I love seeing your healthy weeknight meals! 🍜✨

Lauren Morgan

-The Weeknight Homemaker