Vegan 2-Minute Cheese & Onion Ramen Noodles

Want something quick and cheesy for lunch? Try these Asian-style 2-minute cheese & onion ramen noodles with spring onions & sesame seeds.

My latest recipe is a quick and easy cheesy noodle dish.

I know in America, noodles and pasta are sometimes interchangeable phrases, but this dairy-free noodle dish is made with Japanese-style instant noodles, not pasta.

These cheese & onion ramen noodles are topped with spring onions for that cheese and onion flavour combo.

Such a fast, but comforting lunch.

Jump to:

• 💭 Where were instant noodles created?
• 💭 Are instant noodles suitable for vegans?
• 🍜 Vegan Japanese Instant Noodles
• ⏲️ Cheap and quick lunch
• 💬 Ditch the flavour sachet!
• 💭 FAQ
• 📋 What you need to make cheese & onion ramen noodles
• 📖 Substitution
• 💭 Why nutritional yeast is good for you
• 📖 Variations - add more veg
• 🌶 Cheese Noodle Toppings
• 👩🏻‍🍳 Cooking for one
• 🍜 Storing cheesy ramen noodles
• 🧀 Related recipes
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• 👩🏻‍🍳 How to make Vegan Cheesy Ramen Noodles
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

💭 Where were instant noodles created?

Asian-style instant noodles were invented in Japan by Momofuku Ando in 1958.

Food shortages were a problem after World War II and he wanted to give people quick convenient meals.

He also created the first cup noodles, where noodles could be cooked in a plastic cup along with some flavourings.

This creation was inspired by a trip to America in 1966 where he saw people eating noodles out of cups with a fork, instead of eating them Japanese-style out of a bowl with chopsticks.

So we can thank him for instant noodles and pot noodles.

You can read more about him and his story on the Nissin Food website.

🍜 Vegan Japanese Instant Noodles

I use Maggi 2 Minute Noodles.

I buy the curry flavour because they are accidentally vegan.

So if my husband grabs a packet to eat, at least I know it's vegan.

⏲️ Cheap and quick lunch

These noodles make a cheap lunch, whether you use the flavour sachet provided or create your own soup or sauce to serve them with.

These Maggi 2 Minute Noodles are only 65p for a packet from Tesco (price correct July 2023)

Of course, there are other brands out there, these are the ones I pick up while shopping.

Creature of habit, that's me!

For a similar recipe with completely different but equally delicious flavours, try these quick peanut butter noodles.

💭 FAQ

📖 Substitution

If you don't have any nutritional yeast, you could add some grated vegan cheddar, although the yeast is more nutritious.

If you are adding cheese instead of nooch, pick a dairy-free cheese with a good flavour.

We like vegan Cathedral City or Smoked Applewood, but you can use your favourite cheese.

💭 Why nutritional yeast is good for you

Nutritional yeast or nooch as it's also called gives a wonderful savoury, almost cheesy flavour to dishes, but it's full of nutrients too.

I buy Marigold Engevita Nutritional Yeast, which is vegan and gluten-free.

It is packed with nutrients. It's:

• High in Vitamin B12
• High in Zinc
• High in Folic Acid
• High in Fibre
• High in Protein

This is why so many vegan chefs and cooks add it to dishes.

📖 Variations - add more veg

You can also add more veg to this vegan cheese ramen.

• Red pepper - sliced thinly
• Courgette - grated, then squeezed in a clean tea towel to remove excess liquid
• Spinach- add a handful of fresh spinach
• Corn - add cooked (or tinned) corn for a sweet kick

Also, try these 5-Minute Sriracha Noodles.

👩🏻‍🍳 Cooking for one

These deliciously cheesy ramen noodles are the perfect portion for one.

However, it's easy to scale up the dish.

I have a handy wee section in my recipe card, at the bottom of this post, which allows you to change the serving size.

So make it just for yourself, for a special friend or make these quick noodles for the whole family.

🍜 Storing cheesy ramen noodles

Once cool, these cheese & onion ramen noodles can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Just spoon them into another dish to cool them quickly, then pop them in an airtight container in the fridge.

However, these cheesy instant noodles are so super quick to make, why make them ahead, unless you plan to eat them cold for lunch the next day?

🧀 Related recipes

Looking for more cheesy vegan recipes? Try these:

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make Vegan Cheesy Ramen Noodles

These step-by-step photos will show you how to make these delicious cheesy Asian noodles. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe (with full ingredient list, calories and nutritional info)

Step 1

• In a pan, add your milk and cream.
• Now add the flavourings.

Step 2

• Add the herbs and season with salt and pepper.
• Mix well and start to warm through.

Step 3

• Discard the flavour sachet and add the instant noodles to the pot.
• Cook in the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it all thickens.
• Serve topped with spring onion and sesame seeds.
• Enjoy!