Ramen with Zucchini Noodles

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 1½ tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cups sodium reduced chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup zucchini, spiralized on the smallest setting
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
  • ¼ cup sliced fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp grated carrot
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 large egg, hard boiled, halved
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and moisture is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add broth and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini noodles and cabbage and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Garnish with spinach, carrot, green onion, egg and lime juice. If desired, add cooked shredded chicken or tofu for extra protein.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional analysis per serving: 205 calories, 10 g fat, 10 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate (19 g available carbohydrate), 3 g fibre, 613 mg sodium

My Viva Servings:  1 protein, 4 vegetables, 1 fat