Ramen Noodle Lunch Take III -Ramen "Chili"
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Yup, I’m at it again. Messing with those Ramen noodles (Click here to see my other Ramen ideas). Here’s the deal, it’s Friday, I’m in desperate need of a grocery shopping trip. I just got home from a 2 hour workout with an awesome trainer who kicked my butt and, dude, I was HUNGRY.
What’s a girl to do?
Hit her pantry of course!
Armed with those "healthy" Ramen noodles and a couple of stock items I whipped this up. Oh my! So yummy and super filling! 
- 1 package of Choice Ramen Noodles chicken
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained (15oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15oz)
In a medium pot place the dry Ramen noodles (break if you want they do tend to clump together). Top with the can of diced tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water.
Crank the heat up to high. Leave alone while you sprinkle the top with the chili powder, cilantro, cumin and 1/2 of the seasoning packet (done to reduce sodium.)
Start to stir the noodles. They should start getting soft and break apart. After 3-4 minute drop the heat to medium. Add the drained pinto beans. Stir in really trying to break apart the noodles.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve!
I sprinkled a bit of dried cilantro and fancy shredded Mexican cheese blend. So YUMMY!
| Servings | Amt per Serving | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | WWPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1/2 the recipe about 420g | 300 | 3g | 55g | 10g | 6 (5.5) |
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wow very creative – definitely gonna try one day~
Looks delicious, as usual. And since I have that stuff in my pantry, I should be able to try it soon.
This looks really good….I have got to tell you that I made a dish that tasted soooo much like ramen noodles with less than half the points! I sauted onion, green and red peppers, mushrooms (load in any vegetable)THE MORE THE MERRIER!!!! (I learned that is called volumetrics the other day) in pan with 1tsp oil. Nuked a spagetti squash and added to my mixture with 1 heaping tsp chicken bouillon, and a little poultry seasoning. I like sage too…but that is so optional. You know the drill…add what ya like. Then…..to top it off fresh parsley and a little parmessan. OMG!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD. You would never miss the ramen. And I am a noodle lover! :) I have a kabillion spagetti squash that I am trying to rid myself of. Really trying hard to like this vegetable and FINALLY came up with this and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Quick question…can’t find these noddles in Ontario Canada…this looks so amazing though that I was wondering if I just got the regular ones how that would be? I am not familiar with these noddles hence my dah question…thanks Roni!
Tanya – It would probably be the same, just higher in fat and calories. Sorry you can’t find them. :(
Oh, my! That was so yummy!!! Made it for dinner tonight and it was very easy.
~Sandy
Holy cow, this is awesome! I made my dried pinto beans that were about to expired on Sunday, and this morning before work I whipped this up. Exactly as you created it (except that the beans weren’t canned) and it’s delicious. Very easy, fast, tasty. This is going to be a new favorite!! Thanks for another super recipe, Roni. You’re the best!
I just wanted to tell you that I bookmarked this when I was looking for recipes one day, and had forgotten about it. Tonight, I realized, like you that I need a major grocery trip, but don’t have time. So, I pulled up my bookmarks to look for something quick and easy. I tried this, but made it in a bigger volume to feed my family. It’s awesome!!! Thanks!
This is a great meal! Even the husband liked it when I paired his with meatloaf. It is very filling.
I just had to email again on this ramen noodle recipe–I didn’t have lunch ready this morning for DH & me (we work together) so I took a whopping 5 minutes & put this together for us. I just served Dh his helping & he loves it! So so yummy. One of my favorites, & it is so simple (which is why it’s one of my faves, LOL).
Since seeing the last post on these Ramen Noodles, I have been on the hunt but haven’t been able to find them. We really need them around the house because the husband and the little girl LOVE them. (Secretly I do too but half a package for 4 points is hard to stomach.)
Hate to be the bearer of bad news… http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/stock-up-on-choice-ramen.html :(