All you need for this Trader Joe’s Miso Ramen is 6 ingredients and 20 minutes.
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It’s no secret I’m a Trader Joe’s groupie and with good reason. I’m constantly inspired by new ingredients that seem to pop up weekly. The store’s innovative products make it easy to serve up homemade and homemade-ish (my quip for making something homemade with a little help from the grocery store) on the daily.
During one of my recent hauls, I discovered their Ginger Miso Broth and got inspired to overhaul my Easy Miso Ramen recipe. The broth takes the noodles to the next level and I’ve added crisp, bright green Napa cabbage (don’t you just love their ready-to-use bag in the produce section), as well as crispy teriyaki tofu.
Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you’re simply craving something warm and satisfying, this recipe promises to deliver flavor and convenience, in just 20 minutes.
Why I Love This Recipe
You don’t need to be a seasoned chef to serve up this ramen recipe. While most ramen recipes intimidate me, I created this straightforward recipe for the home chef warrior with a nightly mission to get a delicious dinner on the table in about 30 minutes or less.
Using some of my favorite Trader Joe’s ingredients, it’s easy to create a delicious, hearty bowl of miso ramen. From the savory (and just the right amount of salty) Ginger Miso Broth to the crispy Organic Baked Teriyaki Flavor Tofu and Miso Ramen cup of noodles, every bite is a slurp-ful of textures and tastes. Complete with fresh veggies and customizable toppings, it’s not just a meal—it’s an experience. Let’s get cooking and bring a spoonful of yum to your table tonight!
What is Miso Ramen?
Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish with roots in Chinese noodle dishes. It typically consists of wheat noodles served in a rich, often meat-based broth. It is enhanced with various toppings such as sliced pork, nori (seaweed), menma (bamboo shoots), and scallions.
However, ramen is much more than a simple noodle dish ramen, and has evolved into numerous regional varieties, showcasing an array of broths (from the soy sauce-infused shoyu to the creamy, pork-based tonkotsu), noodle types, and unique toppings that reflect local flavors and ingredients.
This 6-ingredient version takes a handful of products from Trader Joe’s to create a plant-based variation that features all of the traditional flavors we love in ramen.
Ingredients & Substitutions for 6-Ingredient Trader Joe's Miso Ramen
TJ’s Ginger Miso Broth
This umami-rich broth combines the complex savory flavor of miso with the warm, zesty kick of ginger, giving the ramen a slightly salty undertone with a hint of sweetness.
Organic Baked Teriyaki Tofu
We’re swapping the traditional pork tonkotsu with crispy cubes of this pre-seasoned and baked block of tofu for not only protein, but also texture.
TJ’s Miso Ramen
This cup of noodles is the basis for this recipe and contains the noodles and seasoning packet for the ramen. (Ditch the oil packet inside or reserve for a different use.)
Asian Vegetables
Napa cabbages comes pre-chopped and ready to use in the refrigerated section of the store, along with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy. Each of these vegetables adds its own uniqueness texture and flavor to the ramen.
Toasted Sesame Oil (optional)
To add more Asian flavors to the dish, I saute the tofu cubes in this oil to crisp them up.
Substitutions
This recipe has only been tested with products using miso. However, miso free ramen and broth may be swapped. Replace the tofu with a soy free tempeh or omit.
For gluten allergies, use gluten-free noodles instead of ramen, such as buckwheat soba noodles.
How to make 6-Ingredient Trader Joe's Miso Ramen
- Make the broth: In a large pot, bring it to a boil.
- Make the tofu: In a skillet, heat the sesame oil and cook the tofu cubes until crispy.
- Stir in the ramen: Remove from the heat, add the noodles and seasonings. Cover and let sit 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Return to a simmer on the stove and add the vegetables. Cook for 5 additional minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the heat and serve with optional toppings.
Meal Prep & Storage Tips
- Trader Joe’s 6-Ingredient Miso Ramen is best eaten when served but will stay fresh in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1 day without the vegetables.
- To speed up prep, clean and chop the vegetables ahead of time. The tofu can also be cooked and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to stir into the soup.
What to Serve with 6-Ingredient Trader Joe's Miso Ramen
Pair the ramen with any of the following side dishes for a more expansive meal.
- Steamed Dumplings or Spring Rolls: Trader Joe’s offers a couple of vegan choices in their freezer section.
- Asian cucumber salad: Thinly slice cucumbers and dress with rice wine vinegar and sesame seeds.
- Edamame: Trader Joe’s offers cooked edamame in their refrigerated section next to its produce, as well as several varieties in its freezer section.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of broth if I can't find TJ's Ginger Miso Broth?
What if I can't find TJ's Miso Ramen cups?
Is there a substitute for the Organic Baked Teriyaki Flavor Tofu?
Can I add different vegetables to the ramen?
6-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Miso Ramen
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
All you need for this Trader Joe’s Miso Ramen is 6 ingredients and 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts TJ’s Ginger Miso Broth
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (optional)
- 14-oz TJ’s Organic Baked Teriyaki Flavor Tofu
- 4 packages TJ’s Miso Ramen (cup of noodles)
- 2 cups chopped Napa cabbage
- 4 heads baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- optional toppings: green onions, nori strips or flakes, mung bean sprouts, avocado
Instructions
- Make the broth: In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil.
- Crisp the tofu: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil, and add the tofu. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the ramen: When the broth is boiling, remove from the heat and add the noodles from the Trader Joe’s Miso Ramen. Stir in the seasonings. (Discard the oil.) Cover with a lid for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vegetables: Remove the lid and add the pot back to the stove over low heat. Add the tofu, cabbage, bok choy and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from the heat.
- Serve and top: Serve with additional toppings on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Soy Allergy? This recipe has only been tested with products using miso. However, miso free ramen and broth may be swapped. Replace the tofu with a soy free tempeh or omit.
- Gluten Allergy? Use gluten-free noodles instead of ramen, such as buckwheat soba noodles.
- Spoiler Alert: Trader Joe’s 6-Ingredient Miso Ramen is best eaten when served but will stay fresh in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days without the vegetables.
- For non vegans: Add a hard boiled egg and / or replace the tofu with chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soups and Stews
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Asian