BUILD A HEALTHY MEAL: Lower-Sodium Ramen Stir Fry with Cucumber Salad

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while chicken can be a cost-effective option.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat.

Add frozen stir-fry vegetables and sliced onions; you can use whatever vegetables you like, maybe add some peppers or cabbage.

Add noodles from a pack of ramen noodle soup, breaking them up slightly.

Add some cooked chicken or whatever leftover meat you have on hand, along with a few red pepper flakes and some water.

Stir, cover, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by adding low-sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger; stir to dissolve the honey.

Pour the sauce over the mixture in the skillet and mix to coat everything well.

Put the lid back on and reduce the heat to medium-low, cooking for about another five minutes.

Top with green onions if desired.

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