Making Ramen a (semi) Healthy Meal

No this is not a Martha Stewart four course meal, but it is something cheap and easy that I've come up with to save me time and money when I'm short on both. As a plus, it's pretty delicious too.

What you'll need:
1 package of your favorite Ramen Noodles
1 small can of pre-cooked chicken (I use the store brand)
About 1/2 a cup of frozen vegetables

For all of these ingredients you can use more or less depending on your taste. If you have a hard time finding the chicken I am describing, look next to the canned tuna, it comes in a similar can.

I fill a pan with the recommended amount of water for the Ramen, and throw in everything at once including the seasoning packet, draining the chicken beforehand. Let the water come to a boil, stir and continue cooking for 3 minutes and you're done!

I prefer to drain my noodles of all water or broth before I eat it, this can help to cut down on the amount of sodium you intake. This is a great way to turn Ramen into a satisfying meal that includes protein and vegetables. The total cost of the meal will vary a little, I usually have a large bag of frozen vegetables on hand so they are practically at no cost, 1 package of Ramen is around $0.15 and a small can of pre cooked chicken in water can be found for $0.98, bringing the total meal to under $3!

I hope you try out this recipe and put your own spin on it!