Mason Jar Noodle Meal Prep (Printable View)

Customizable layered noodles with vegetables, protein, and Asian-inspired sauce stored in convenient mason jars for busy weekdays.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

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

# How To Make It:

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 25 oz each).
04 - Layer ingredients in each jar in the following order: diced protein on top of sauce, then carrots, bell peppers, spinach or kale, scallions, bean sprouts, and finally cooked noodles as the top layer.
05 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat. Keeps for up to 4 days.
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.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • The sauce sits at the bottom, infusing everything with flavor without making anything soggy until youre ready to eat.
  • You can prep four completely different variations in one go, using whatever leftover proteins and vegetables are hanging out in your fridge.
02 -
  • Never put the sauce anywhere but the bottom of the jar - I learned this the hard way when I tried mixing it throughout and ended up with a soggy mess by lunchtime the next day.
  • If youre using protein that needs to be kept hot for safety reasons like chicken, always make sure its cooled completely before adding it to avoid creating condensation inside the jar.
03 -
  • Wide-mouth mason jars are significantly easier to eat from than regular-mouth jars - the small investment in the right containers makes a huge difference in the eating experience.
  • If you dont have hot water available at lunchtime, you can actually microwave the entire jar for about 90 seconds with the lid off (just make sure to use microwave-safe glass jars).
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