High Protein Meatball Ramen Bowl

If you are looking for a nutritious meal to warm you up on a cold winter day this high protein ramen recipe is exactly what you need.

Instant ramen gets a bad rap because of the ease, and affordability, but I see that as a benefit! First of all, I have never met anyone who does not like ramen noodles. Second, you can dress up the ramen to add more flavor profiles, and more protein to yield a healthy ramen recipe.

The high protein meatball ramen bowl is quite simple, the great thing is that you can add more toppings and swap out the protein source to make it your own, you can even use plant-based protein!

Ingredients: 

Meatballs:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 small onion chopped (57 grams)
• 3 green onions chopped, whites only
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 whole egg
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha

Ramen:

• 12 oz ramen noodles, you can discard the flavor packets
• 6 oz mushrooms
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 green onions, chopped 
• red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha 
• 3 cups chicken stock or chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
2. Combine the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, and mix with your hands or a large spoon. Form into 1-inch balls should make about 26. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes
3. While the meatballs are cooking, in a medium size saucepan, saute the mushrooms and scallions in the sesame oil
4. Add the sauces, seasonings, chicken stock, and noodles
5. Bring to a boil and reduce until the noodles are cooked about 3-4 minutes
6. Divide into 6, top with each ramen bowl with 4 meatballs, sesame seeds, sliced mushroom, and more green onions, and enjoy

If you struggle with protein intake this is the perfect recipe! Each serving has 27 grams of protein and it makes 6 servings so it is also the ideal meal prep! 

Are ramen noodles healthy?

A lot of people label ramen noodles as the “college student meal” because they are inexpensive, and are not very nutritious on their own. The first thing I will note is that there are a lot worse things that could be eaten! Plus, this recipe adds protein, and veggies to the ramen to create a healthy, satiating and fibrous meal.

What is the nutrient information for the high protein ramen recipe?

Search HNFit Meatball Ramen Bowl in My Fitness Pal for easy logging if you track macros. 

Per serving: 1 soup bowl, 4 meatballs 298 calories 8.6 grams of fat, 27.9 grams of carbs, and 26.6 grams of protein.

Is ramen noodles a good source of protein?

Ramen packets alone are very low in protein, but they create a solid base for any protein addition! This ramen bowl is high in protein because of the turkey meatballs, but if this does not appeal to you, you can add a variety of things, here are some ideas; 

Rotisserie chicken or roasted chicken breasts: Shred up the chicken and add it into the chicken broth, this will be just like a yummy chicken noodle soup

Hard-boiled egg or soft boiled eggs: There is something about an egg on top of your ramen bowl. This is a great way to add more protein to the noodles

Plant-based protein: This recipe would also be great for any vegetarian or vegan by replacing the meatballs with a vegan meat or seared tofu. You can even top it with some nutritional yeast for extra flavor and protein!

Pork belly: There is a ramen place local to me and apparently the pork belly ramen bowl is the best option on their menu, so it has to be good!

Ground beef: Cook the beef in soy sauce, a chili oil…yum!

How do you store the high protein ramen recipe?

This is a great recipe to meal prep! I stored it in a large airtight container and warmed it up each night in the microwave upon eating. It is also the perfect meal to enjoy as a family, divide into a soup bowl, top with your favorite garnishes and enjoy around the table!

How do you keep your noodles from getting soggy?

If you want to ensure that your ramen noodles do not get soggy, remove them from the broth upon storing! They will soak up the broth and this will make them a bit soggy. You can also run them under cold water after they boil to make sure they stop cooking right away and remain al dente.

Do you have to use ramen noodles in this recipe? 

If you have a problem with packaged ramen noodles you can absolutely use a different type of noodle! Rice noodles would taste amazing with this dish, so would shirataki or glass noodles.

What else can you put on top of your ramen bowl?

If you feel like the meatballs, and mushrooms are too bland, feel free to add other ingredients to your ramen bowl, and customize it however you would like!

• Leftover vegetables like spinach or sauteed bell peppers! I always love my ramen bowl with some bean sprouts on top as well. Other recommendations include bok choy, cabbage, and corn
• A steamed fish cake; okay I am not going to lie, I looked this one up, but you know the little emoji looks like a cookie with a pink swirl through it, that’s a steamed fish cake!
• Pickled Ginger: This seems like it would add the perfect spice to the soup!
• Steamed dumplings: Yummy, no other info needed.

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• High Protein Cheeseburger Soup
• Cheesy Taco Soup
• The Best Butternut Squash Soup
• Spinach and Artichoke Soup
• Chicken Noodle Casserole
• Broccoli Cheddar Bake