Mason Jar Noodle Meal Prep (Printable)

Convenient layered noodles in mason jars with fresh vegetables, protein, and flavorful sauce for easy grab-and-go meals.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 7 ounces dried ramen or rice noodles

→ Protein

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

→ Vegetables

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

→ Sauce

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

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Cook 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 (approximately 25 ounces 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 jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat. Keeps for up to 4 days.
06 - Remove lid, add toppings as desired, and pour hot water (approximately 1/2 cup) into jar. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, mix well, and enjoy directly from jar or transfer to bowl.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything layers neatly in one jar so you can grab it and go without thinking twice.
  • The sauce sits at the bottom and keeps everything fresh without making the noodles soggy.
  • You can swap ingredients based on what's in your fridge and it still tastes incredible.
  • Hot water transforms cold ingredients into a steaming bowl of comfort in under three minutes.
02 -
  • Always rinse your noodles in cold water after cooking or they'll stick together in a clump by day two.
  • The sauce must go in first or your noodles will get soggy and the whole jar will be a mess.
  • Don't skip the hot water step, it's what activates the sauce and warms everything evenly.
03 -
  • Use wide-mouth mason jars because they're so much easier to pack and eat from without making a mess.
  • Label your jars with the date you made them so you eat the oldest ones first.
  • Keep a small bottle of extra sauce in the fridge in case you want to add more flavor halfway through the week.
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