Mason Jar Noodle Meal Prep (Print Version)

Convenient layered noodle meals in mason jars with fresh vegetables, protein, and flavorful sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Noodles

01 - 7 oz dried ramen or rice noodles

→ Protein

02 - 7 oz cooked chicken breast, tofu, or cooked shrimp, diced

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
05 - 1 cup baby spinach or kale
06 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
07 - 1/2 cup bean sprouts

→ Sauce

08 - 4 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
09 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 2 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
12 - 2 tsp Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Toppings (optional)

15 - 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
16 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
17 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
18 - Lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, Sriracha (if using), garlic, and ginger until well combined.
03 - Divide the sauce evenly among four large mason jars (about 750 ml each).
04 - Layer the ingredients in each jar in the following order: first add the diced protein on top of the sauce, then add the carrots, bell peppers, spinach or kale, scallions, and bean sprouts, and finally add the cooked noodles as the top layer.
05 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat.
06 - To serve, remove the lid, add toppings as desired, and pour hot water (about 1/2 cup) into the jar. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then mix well and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The magic happens while they sit in your fridge, with the flavors melding together in ways that make each bite taste like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • These jars have saved me from countless expensive takeout orders, and friends always ask what Im eating when I bring them to gatherings.
02 -
  • Overpacking the jars leads to undercooked ingredients when you add hot water, so leave about an inch of space at the top for proper heat circulation.
  • The order of layers isnt just for looks, its functional engineering, keeping ingredients with different moisture needs properly separated until eating time.
03 -
  • Make double batches of the sauce and freeze portions in ice cube trays, then just pop one or two cubes into each jar for instant flavor without measuring.
  • For a hot lunch without access to hot water, prepare your jar the night before without noodles, then in the morning, add freshly cooked hot noodles on top, which will keep the meal warm until lunchtime.
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