Vegan Birria Ramen

Ingredients

• 8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or button, sliced)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend of cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder)
• 2 cups Tomato Salsa (mild or medium, store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (raw, unfiltered preferred)
• 1 tbsp Maggi Sauce (Vegan Mexican version) (look for a vegan label; adds umami)
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth (low‑sodium)
• 6 oz Ramen Noodles (cheap brand, discard seasoning packet)
• 1 whole Avocado (sliced, optional topping)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
• 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges, optional)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Slice the mushrooms and dice the onion on a cutting board.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Mushrooms and Onion

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add a splash of oil, then add the onion. Cook 2 minutes, add the mushrooms and taco seasoning, and sauté until the mushrooms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Prepare the Salsa Base

   Measure 2 cups of tomato salsa into a bowl and strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a separate container, discarding the solids.

   Time: PT2M

4. Build the Broth

   In the medium saucepot, combine the strained salsa, apple cider vinegar, vegan Maggi sauce, and vegetable broth. Bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: High

5. Simmer with Mushrooms

   Add the sautéed mushrooms (and any pan juices) to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 5 minutes so flavors meld.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low

6. Cook Ramen Noodles

   While the broth simmers, bring a separate pot of water to a boil, add the ramen noodles, and cook according to package directions (usually 3 minutes). Drain and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Boiling

7. Assemble and Serve

   Divide the cooked noodles among four bowls, ladle the hot birria broth and mushrooms over each, and garnish with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

6 g