5 Reasons We Love Noodle Bowls for Lunch and Dinner

This article was posted by emoralesneyra on October 2nd, 2023

Looking to add some excitement to your weekday lunch or dinner? We love noodle bowls as a quick and healthy meal option that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! Here are 5 reasons we love noodle bowls along with 5 recipe ideas to spark your creativity.

5 Reasons We Love Noodle Bowls for Lunch and Dinner

1. Customizability

Noodle bowls offer a great way to customize meals according to your taste and dietary requirements, while also preventing food waste by utilizing leftover ingredients. 

Almost anything in a noodle bowl can be customized:

  • Type of noodles (i.e. rice noodles, soba noodles, udon noodles)
  • Thickness of noodle 
  • Protein (i.e. eggs, chicken, beef, tofu)
  • Vegetables
  • Sauces
  • Seasonings and garnishes

2. Nutrition

As mentioned, homemade noodle bowls are highly customizable, which allows you to tailor your ingredients to create a healthy and nutritious meal. For instance, adding eggs can provide protein, healthy fats and nutrients. Our recommendation is to include vegetables rich in nutrients, lean proteins, and sauces that are low in unsaturated fats to enhance the nutritional value of your noodle bowl while still maintaining fun flavour.

3. Easy Preparation

Noodle bowls are often quick and easy to prepare, making them a convenient choice for busy lunches or dinners. Many noodle bowl recipes can be made in under 30 minutes, especially if you have pre-cooked proteins and vegetables on hand.

4. Hunger Satisfaction

Noodle bowls are inherently filling due to the combination of carbohydrates from the noodles, proteins, and vegetables. They provide sustained energy and can keep you feeling satisfied for hours, making them an excellent choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

5. Flavour

Noodle bowls come in various flavours and styles, depending on the ingredients and preparation method used. Whether you want a zesty Thai dish with red curry paste and coconut milk, a tasty Japanese ramen bowl, or a basic stir-fry with sesame soy sauce, there are endless options to choose from.

5 Noodle Bowl Recipes to Inspire You

Get inspired to make noodle bowls with these 5 recipes!

1. Ginger Beef & Mushroom Noodles

The classic flavours of ginger and beef make this veggie-rich dish an excellent way to get in your veggies and protein for the day. This dish highlights how different food groups work together to make tasty, beautiful food that is good for you too!

The classic flavours of ginger and beef make this veggie-rich dish an excellent way to get in your veggies and protein for the day. This dish highlights how different food groups work together to make tasty, beautiful food that is good for you too!

2. Spicy Beef Ramen

Eggs and crunchy vegetables join spicy beef and noodles to make this ramen bowl comfort food with a kick!

3. Sesame Ginger Buddha Bowl

Looking to try a dish that takes you on a trip to the other side of the world? It’s easy with this Buddha Bowl! Loaded up with crisp veggies and a Sesame Ginger dressing, this delicious bowl will become an easy, go-to meal that’s perfect for any time of day.

4. Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Noodle Bowl

Try to resist this colourful bowl filled with sliced avocado, crispy asparagus, garlic shrimp and hard-cooked eggs. It’s an irresistible mix of veggies and proteins!

5. Spicy Chicken Noodle Bowl

This simple, flavourful noodle soup is loaded with nutritious veggies and topped with two delicious soft-cooked eggs. It looks and tastes as good as a restaurant meal, and you can customize it just the way you like it.

 

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