When I am in a rush–but in the mood for a hearty, healthy and satisfying vegan meal–visions of ramen

noodles dance through my head.

So I was delighted to receive a sample of Lotus Foods‘ Gluten-free Wakame & Brown Rice Ramen.

Lotus Foods’ earth-friendly motto and mission: “Healthier Rice for a Healthier Life” resonates

with me.

I believe we have a responsibility to vote with our pocketbooks by choosing organic products

that are produced sustainably–that’s why I like their products.

Lotus Foods’ Gluten-free Wakame & Brown Rice Ramen are traditional Japanese-style noodles

made from wakame seaweed and organic brown rice instead of wheat–and healthy, nonGMO

ingredients.

They paired wakame seaweed, a great natural source of potassium and fiber with the whole

grain nutrition of brown rice for a rich, delicious taste with a hint of sea vegetable.

The quick cooking noodles are packaged with a savory vegetable seasoing packet to create

a delicate wakame flavored broth.

All I had to do was add my favorite veggies and protein to create a complete meal in minutes.

But of course I had to add my own spin to the final dish!

Wakame and Brown Rice Ramen Noodle Vegetable Bowl

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 package Lotus Foods Wakame and Brown Rice Ramen Noodles

3 cups filtered water

1/2 cup sliced organic onion

2 cloves organic garlic, sliced

1/2 cup julienned organic carrots

1 cup sliced organic mushrooms

3 cups sliced organic kale

2/3 cup cubed firm organic tofu

Lotus Foods Wakame Broth Seasoning Packet:

(includes tamari powder; dried vegetables -red bell pepper, wakame,

carrot, scallion; green scallion powder; sea salt; dried chili pepper)

(Or use seasonings of your own, if you prefer.)

Powdered seaweed flake seasoning

3 tablespoons Braggs Liquid Aminos

1 /2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds or Gomasio seasoning

Directions

Prepare noodles according to package directions:

Boil 2 cups of filtered water.

Add Ramen and simmer gently for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When the noodles are just soft, remove from heat.

Drain noodles and set aside.

Add 1 more cup of water to the noodle pot.

Add contents of seasoning packet.

Add seaweed seasoning flakes, cayenne pepper, sesame oil and Braggs Liquid Aminos.

Bring to boil.

Add ginger, garlic, onions, carrots, mushrooms and tofu to the water.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add sliced kale to the pot.

Simmer for 4 minutes until tender and wilted, but still bright green.

Turn off the heat.

Add ramen noodles to 2 bowls.

Spoon vegetables on top of the noodles.

Pour broth over noodles and vegetables.

Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.

Enjoy!

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