Garlic Parmesan Ramen
If you're new to making homemade backpacking meals, this is the perfect meal to start with. It's a Foodie fan favorite!
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NUTRITION (per serving)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package (85 g) ramen noodles
- 1 Tbsp (1.5 g) parsley, dried
- ¼ tsp (0.8 g) garlic powder
- ¼ tsp (0.6 g) black pepper
- ⅛ tsp (0.8 g) table salt
- ¼ cup (30 g) parmesan cheese, grated, 1/4 cup = 8 x 3.5 g packets
- 3 Tbsp (40 g) olive oil, 3 packets
- 8 oz (240 mL) water
OPTIONAL
- 1 package (70 g) rice ramen noodles (substitution), gluten-free, heart-healthy option
- ¼ cup (28 g) cashew cheese, grated (substitution), vegan. heart-healthy option
- salt substitute (substitution), low-sodium option
INSTRUCTIONS (per serving)
HOME
- Discard ramen noodle spice packet.
- Put noodles in a bag or container to be used in the backcountry.
- Put the remaining dry ingredients in a separate bag to be stored inside the noodle bag or container. See meal prep tip below.
- Pack 3 Tbsp (42 g) olive oil in a leakproof container to be added to the meal when consumed. We recommend double bagging the oil in the event there is a leak.
FIELD
- Remove the parmesan herb packet.
- Add 8 oz (240 mL) hot/cold water or enough to cover the noodles.
- Let stand to allow the noodles to rehydrate. This will take approximately 7 minutes if cooking the meal and 30 minutes if cold soaking. Avoid over-soaking noodles as they will become mushy.
- Consume or properly discard the noodle broth to practice the Leave No Trace principle.
- Add parmesan herb packet and 3 Tbsp (42 g) olive oil to the noodles.
- Stir to mix well and enjoy!
NOTES
MEAL PREP TIPS
- If preparing the meal for long-term storage, we recommend packing the parmesan cheese in a separate container just before leaving for the trip. This will greatly lengthen the shelf-life of the meal. Single-serving packets, such as those used by pizza restaurants, also work well. 2 x 3.5 g packets = ~1 Tbsp
- Grated cashew cheese, however, does not require refrigeration and can be added to the meal at home without concern for a shortened shelf-life.
NUTRITION
- For a low-sodium recipe, replace the ramen noodles with rice ramen and table salt with a salt substitute as desired.
- For a heart-healthy recipe, use rice ramen, grated cashew cheese, and salt substitute.
- To reduce calories by 120, reduce the volume of olive oil by 1 Tbsp (14 g). We do not recommend leaving out all of the oil, as some oil is required to create a pesto sauce.
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