Instant ramen is notorious as the most common staple in a college student’s pantry. It’s an ever-reliable option: warm, filling, flavorful and edible after three minutes on the stove. With a few toppings, instant ramen transforms from a last-resort college meal into a colorful dish with nutritious value.
We all know ramen is inexpensive, and this variation is no different. If you opt to eat it without added soy sauce, this cilantro-lime ramen costs $2.45. Soy sauce added, the dish costs $5.17.
Cilantro-Lime Ramen
Serves 2
1 package instant ramen, flavor of your choice
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
4 Tbsp chopped green onion
2 lime slices
1 carrot, julienned
2 hardboiled eggs, sliced in half
Soy sauce, optional
Prepare instant ramen, adding only half of the included seasoning packet. Add lime juice, cilantro and green onion. Separate into two medium-sized bowls. Top each with lime slices, hardboiled egg, carrot and soy sauce as desired.