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15‑Minute Vegan Ramen

Recipe by Sam Jones on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A quick, flavorful vegan ramen packed with crispy tofu, sweet roasted squash, and a rich miso‑coconut broth. The dish balances savory soy, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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Method

  1. Season tofu with dark soy sauce (Step 1).

  2. Mix tofu with the soy sauce (Step 1).

  3. Coat tofu cubes in cornstarch and mix (Step 2).

  4. Add coated tofu to the air fryer basket (Step 3).

  5. Add diced butternut squash to a bowl, sprinkle with Chinese five spice, and air‑fry (Step 4).

  6. Place seasoned sweet potato (or butternut squash) cubes into the air fryer basket (Step 5).

  7. Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer unit (Step 5).

  8. Add fat to a pan and cook aromatics (Step 6).

  9. Sauté chopped green onions, red chilies, and minced garlic in the pan (Step 6).

  10. Add sweet white miso to the pan (Step 7).

  11. Add a paste from a paper wrapper to the pan (Step 7).

  12. Add stock and coconut milk to the pan and simmer (Step 8).

  13. Season the simmering broth with organic dark syrup (Step 9).

  14. Place cooked noodles into a serving bowl (Step 10).

  15. Add roasted sweet potato (or butternut squash) cubes to the bowl (Step 10).

  16. Add bok choy to the bowl (Step 11).

  17. Serve the assembled ramen (Step 12).

Tips while you cook

Pre‑coat tofu before air‑frying
Season and coat tofu cubes with cornstarch before placing them in the air fryer.
Air‑fry squash separately
Roast the diced butternut squash in the air fryer before adding it to the broth.
Sauté aromatics before broth
Cook green onions, chilies and garlic in fat before adding miso and stock.
Add bok choy at the end
Place bok choy in the bowl just before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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