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Home / Recipes / Dinner / Soups & Stews / Turkey Ramen Bowls

Turkey Ramen Bowls

20 mins
| 18 Comments |
5 from 2 votes
Jump to Recipe 10/29/14 | Updated: 05/21/20 | by Nora
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These Turkey Ramen Bowls are a  quick, healthy and easy alternative to the instant noodle everyone loves so much! 

frontal view on two white plates with turkey ramen soup

This is the easiest way to use up leftover turkey (or make a soup from scratch if you don’t have any leftovers!).

It’s fresh, light and healthy. Which is precisely what one needs after a huge holiday meal, right? 😉

Tips and tricks

  • If you don’t have any leftover turkey to use up, I recommend grilling or baking 12oz boneless, skinless turkey breast. You can also poach it directly in the soup, but grilling does add a lot of extra flavor.
  • Make sure to use the kind of ramen that have only the noodles in the package (they come in a wide variety of organic or different grains – use your favorite). The ones with the flavor packets are usually full of artificial ingredients, and the soup is already flavorful by itself and doesn’t need it.
  • You can also use Bok Choy instead of the spinach, if you have access to it.
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This is definitely one of my favorite meals to make when we need something quick and light for lunch. I also make it with chicken throughout the year – so simple and so tasty!


More leftover turkey recipes

  • 30 Minute Stovetop Turkey Tetrazzini
  • Easy Turkey Pot Pie
  • Turkey Noodle Casserole
  • Instant Pot Turkey and Rice Soup

You can also click here for all my soup recipes, or click here for my Thanksgiving recipes.

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Turkey Ramen Bowls

These Turkey Ramen Bowls are a quick, healthy and easy alternative to the instant noodle everyone loves so much!
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Recipe details

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Total 20 mins
Difficulty Easy
Servings 4
Nutrition 317 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz boneless, skinless turkey breast, cut into strips (OR use leftover turkey from a roast)
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger root peeled
  • 5 oz ramen noodles just noodles, not the kind with flavor packets
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • soy sauce to taste
  • scallions optional for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the turkey in one tablespoon of sesame oil. Season with soy sauce and continue cooking until done.
  • Meanwhile in a large pot bring the broth and the ginger root to a boil. Add the ramen and cook according to package instructions. Take off the heat and stir in the spinach. Add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil and season with soy sauce to taste.
  • Add the turkey to the soup and serve with chopped scallions.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 23gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 1769mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Suitable for: Low Calorie
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
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When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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  1. Eddie says

    April 03, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    This is wonderful! I used bok choy instead of spinach because it holds up a little better. And, I added a little onion. It turned out really great. We loved it.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      April 08, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      I’m so glad, Eddie!

      Reply
  2. Teri says

    March 11, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to make with great flavor

    Reply
    • Nora Rusev says

      March 15, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      I’m glad to hear, Teri!

      Reply
  3. rebecca lowery says

    November 26, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Could you use bok choy in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 26, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Hi Rebecca, yes you definitely could! The thicker white part of the bok choy might need to cook a little longer than spinach, but otherwise that would be a fabulous substitution!

      Reply
  4. Jessika says

    September 18, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    I have a jar of minced ginger, no root. Could that work? How much would you suggest?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Hi Jessika, that would definitely work! I’d start with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, depending on how much you like ginger/the amount of heat you’re going for. It’s always possible to add more in the end 🙂 Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Kathy says

    April 13, 2016 at 5:41 am

    Where do you get ramen noodles that are healthy and what is the brand name?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      April 14, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      I just buy plain noodles, so not the ones with flavouring packets or anything. This is not an authentic ramen recipe in any way, so you can just use whatever kind of Asian noodles you prefer or have on hand. Unfortunately I can’t name any brands, because I’m not in the US. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    October 30, 2014 at 4:35 am

    I loooove ramen noodles, totally my weakness! Love this idea for leftover turkey 🙂 Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      October 30, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Thank you Denise!

      Reply
  7. Mary Frances says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Gorgeous recipe, thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      October 30, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you Mary!

      Reply
  8. fareseason says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Love how simple this is Nora!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      October 30, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you Nicole!

      Reply
  9. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    October 29, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Those noodles are calling my name. I used to eat ramen like it was my job, but once I became a grown up (kind of?) I had to get off the sauce. This looks like a perfect alternative 🙂

    Reply
    • Nora says

      October 30, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      There’s so many downsides to being a grown up! But living without ramen? That’s tough!

      Reply

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