Is Instant Ramen Vegan?
Question: Is instant ramen vegan?
Answer: It sure can be! There are lots of brands that offer vegan ramen noodles, and we’ve put together this list of options—most of them commonly available—so that when you get the craving for something fast and filling, your heart and stomach can stay full. (Pro tip: Add some fresh veggies to take your noodles to the next level.) Happy slurpin’!
Try the Vegan Miso Ramen Noodle Soup or the Vegan Ramen Chicken Flavor.
Slurp up Pho Noodle Soup Bowls in Toasted Garlic, Savory Peanut, Creamy Coconut, or Veggie varieties.
Grab this brand’s noodle bowls and rice. The Organic and Vegan Instant Ramen Noodle Bowl and Organic and Vegan Beef Big Noodle Bowl are packed with veggies in rich, creamy broth.
Try the Garlic Pepper, Asian Vegetable, Tofu Miso, Buckwheat Shoyu, Lemongrass Ginger, Wakame Seaweed, or Shiitake Mushroom varieties.
ZENB’s vegan ramen comes in three popular Japanese flavors and features yellow pea noodles and umami-rich broth. Try all three, or choose your own varieties with the You Pick It Pack.
This brand offers many vegan options, including Red Miso Rice Ramen Noodle Soup and Tom Yum Rice Ramen Noodle Soup.
Whether you opt for the “Roasted Chicken” Flavor, “Braised Beef” Flavor, Thai Lemongrass, or Sweet Chili Togarashi ramen, you’ll be getting 20 grams of protein without eating anything from an animal.
Try the Top Ramen Soy Sauce or Top Ramen Chili flavors. You can’t go wrong with these easy-to-find classics. Nissin also released its Very Veggie Soy Sauce Flavor Cup Noodles after customers urged the company to pack in more vegetables. Nissin’s first-ever vegan Cup Noodles product comes with a full serving of vegetables, including edamame, carrots, and bok choy.
Annie Chun’s Korean- and Japanese-style ramen bowls, which are vegan and cholesterol-free, can be ready in two and a half minutes.
Mike’s Might Good’s ramen is made with organic noodles and without any animal-derived ingredients.
Vegan flavors include Thai Ginger, Spring Onion, and Garlic & Vegetable.
For a little kick and some extra protein, try Crystal Noodle’s Spicy Tofu ramen bowl.
This variety pack includes vegan ramen made with Black Garlic “Chicken,” Spicy “Beef,” and Tom Yum “Shrimp.” Each soup has more than 20 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber.
The next time you’re at Walmart, pick up Soon Veggie Noodle Soup from Nongshim for a flavorful meal that’s kind to animals.
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