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    Home » Mason Jar » Meal Prep Instant Noodle Cups

    Meal Prep Instant Noodle Cups

    Published: Jul 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 5, 2021 by Steph · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    Meal Prep Instant Noodle Cups are a healthier version to packaged ramen noodle options! Assemble your jars on Sunday, and during the week, simply add boiled water straight from the kettle! 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups noodle pull with light noodles

    Time to toss those ramen noodle packages that are high salt, and swap for this version where you can control your own salt ... and everything else! 

    This version of meal prep instant noodle jar is also bumped up with protein with chicken and edamame. 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups assembled top view

    You can use the flavor base of this recipe and get creative with your veggies and proteins.

    But, your meat proteins must go into the jar PRE COOKED. 

    DO NOT add raw meats to your mason jar instant noodle cups. The water isn't hot enough to cook raw meat. 

    I love using steak and chicken leftovers to make these for next day lunches. 

    For leftover steak, I make these Teriyaki Beef mason jar soup, and with chicken, I make this recipe, and a super veggie packed Sweet Chili Chicken mason jar soup!

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups straight on with 2 jars

     

    How to assemble meal prep instant noodle cups:

    1. Pick a jar! - my opinion is to pick a WIDE MOUTH jar. This way you can eat your noods straight out of the jar. I find the smaller mouth jars to be a bit more challenging and often dump those ones into a separate bowl. 

    After trying all.the.jars, this Weck tulip jar is my go to jar for these noodle cups. Any ½ pint jar will work, though. 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups assembled with straight on view

    2. Add the flavor base to the bottom- in this version, I use sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth powder, and rice vinegar. 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups ingredient layout

    3. Add your cooked chicken - this is basically going to marinate your chicken!

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups step 2 add noodles

    4. Add in your cooked ramen noodles. You have few options here. You can buy a package and use only the noodles, and discard the seasoning package. Or you can take it a bit healthier and use millet & brown rice ramen. I get them at Costco (in Canada).

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups step 3 add chicken

    5. Add your veggies - for this one, I opted for edamame and carrots! The key for your veggies is small and thin. You want them to warm with only the hot water you put in. If you use a really firm veggie (potato) make sure they are cooked first. 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups step 4 add veggies

    6. Last, add your herbs. Hi Cilantro! 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups add herbs

    Now your jars are all assembled. They can sit in your fridge for up to 4 days. 

    When it is time for lunch, boil some water, and pour it into your jar. 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups adding water

    Now... you let your soup steep for 3-4 minutes with the lid on!

    I always stir before I let it steep!

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups steeping with hot water

    So, there you have it, meal prep instant noodle cups! 

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups with noodle pull lots of noodles

    Are you ready to meal prep some instant noodle soup cups?!

    Mason Jar Instant Noodle Cups noodle pull with light noodles
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    Meal Prep Instant Noodle Cups

    Meal Prep Instant Noodle Cups are a healthier version to packaged ramen noodle options! Assemble your jars on Sunday, and during the week, simply add boiled water straight from the kettle! 

    Course Meal Prep Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Instant Noodle Soup, Meal Prep Soup
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Servings 1 jar
    Calories 346kcal
    Author Steph

    Equipment

    • Weck tulip jar

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked ramen noodles
    • ½ cup cooked rotisserie or shredded chicken
    • ¼ cup carrots, julienne cut
    • ¼ cup frozen edameme beans, thawed.
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
    • add salt to your own preference. The amount used will depend on the saltiness of your soy sauce

    Flavor Base

    • ½ tsp sesame oil
    • 1-2 tsp chicken broth powder
    • 1 tsp soy sauce, low sodium
    • ½ tsp sriracha add more to taste
    • ½ tsp rice vinegar optional

    Instructions

    • Cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions. Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside.

    Assembly for meal prep

    • To a ½ pint jar, add the flavor base ingredients.
    • Add the cooked chicken to the jar.
    • Add the noodles to the jar.
    • Add the carrots and edememe.
    • Add the cilantro and green onion.
    • Put the lids in the jar and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    To eat

    • Boil water, and pour into jar and gently stir your soup.
    • Put the lid on and steep for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add salt yo your preference, and enjoy immediately!

    Notes

    I prefer to use the wide mouth weck jars, but res assured, you can use any ½ pint jar you like! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g

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    1. C says

      November 24, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Do you think if I made the noodles a little extra al dente, that the assembled jars could be frozen, or it could be vacuum sealed into a little freezer pouch that could be thawed, dumped in a bowl and then proceed as directed above? Anyone tried that?

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    2. Danielle says

      November 30, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love these noodle cups! I use my pint sized mason jars, chicken breast, brown rice ramen, and veggies I have on hand. These are such a creative and delicious idea.

      Reply

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