Ramen Bento Box

Instant ramen noodles get a face-lift by eliminating some of the sodium and adding protein and freshness. Once you've jazzed one up like this, it will be hard to go back to eating them straight out of the package.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 52 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 dash sriracha sauce (Optional)
• 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles
• ¼ cup chopped baby spinach
• 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken
• 6 asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 baby carrots, diced into bite-sized pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crumble ramen noodles into a microwavable to-go container with a lid.

Step 2

Sprinkle half of the season packet over the noodles and discard the rest of the packet.

Step 3

Add chicken, spinach, asparagus, carrots, green onion, sesame oil and Sriracha sauce and put the lid on. Refrigerate until lunchtime.

Step 4

Remove the lid and pour water into the noodle bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes before digging in.