BEST RECIPE QUICK & EASY VEGAN RAMEN

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
• 4 green onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, cut in halves
• 3-inch cube of ginger, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 oz dried shitake mushrooms (about 15–20 dried shitake, can sub fresh shitake)
• 1-litre vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp miso paste (white or red)
• 1 tsp agave (or maple syrup)
• 1 block soft tofu, cut into small cubes
• 2 packs vegan ramen noodles
• spinach, cilantro, & green onions to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the avocado oil in a large pot on medium-high heat.
2. Add the green onion, garlic and ginger to the pot and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Next, add the dried shitake mushrooms and saute for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth, water, soy sauce, miso paste and agave and bring to a boil, mixing well until everything is combined, then reduce heat to low, cover & let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. (Optionally) strain the soup to remove the large chunks of garlic & ginger, or just remove them with a fork if desired.
6. Raise the heat to medium, then add the tofu and ramen noodles, letting cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are soft.
7. Serve with some steamed baby spinach, chopped green onion and fresh cilantro.

NOTES

1. This broth intensifies with flavour over time. Prepare the broth a day before you want to enjoy it to make it even better! Depending on how much sodium is in the broth you use, you may need to add a bit more or less soy sauce. Taste and adjust accordingly.

This article and recipe adapted from this site

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