Mason Jar Noodle Meal Prep (Print Version)

Customizable layered noodle meals in mason jars with vegetables, protein, and Asian-inspired sauce. Make ahead and grab for quick lunches.

# 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 3 cups each).
04 - Layer the ingredients in each jar in the following order: first, add the diced protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp) on top of the sauce; next, add the carrots, bell peppers, spinach or kale, scallions, and bean sprouts; finally, add the cooked noodles as the top layer.
05 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat.
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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You can prep four lunches in under thirty minutes and forget about cooking for days.
  • The sauce keeps everything flavorful instead of sad and separated like traditional meal prep containers.
  • It's endlessly customizable—swap proteins, vegetables, or heat levels based on your mood or what's in your fridge.
  • Watching the noodles soften and the flavors meld when you pour hot water feels almost meditative at your desk.
02 -
  • The order of layering matters because sauce at the bottom prevents everything from getting waterlogged, and noodles on top act as an insulation layer.
  • Don't skip the step of rinsing your cooked noodles under cold water—hot noodles will steam and wilt the vegetables when you layer them.
  • If you're meal prepping for more than three days, consider keeping the noodles and sauce in separate containers and assembling the jar the night before you eat it for optimal freshness.
03 -
  • Make your sauce the night before and keep it separate so it stays fresher, then divide it among the jars in the morning when you're assembling everything.
  • If you have access to a kettle at work, you don't even need to bring hot water—just heat it fresh when you're ready to eat and the noodles will be perfectly tender and the vegetables will be exactly as soft as you want them.
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