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Spicy Pumpkin Ramen (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, One-Pot)

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October 4, 2018 By Laura Ligos, MBA, RD, CSSD 1 Comment

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I’ve teased this recipe for a few days on my Instagram page. It was too hard to keep secret. I mean, honestly, this Pumpkin Ramen dish is the dinner you never knew you wanted until now. I didn’t even know I wanted it, but here we are.

pumpkin ramen

I got the idea because I always try to shop the sale and what’s in season. I don’t really like to limit myself when it comes to grocery shopping but, ya know, the budget is the priority. So, I always check sales before I make my list and head out. I had other dinner ideas in mind, and then I saw that my favorite gluten-free Ramen noodles by Lotus Foods were on sale at my local Whole Foods. And thus, this Spicy Pumpkin Ramen was born.

One-Pot Dinners

I’ve been busy trying to build a business, learn how to run a website, post somewhat interesting content on Instagram/Facebook/Pinterest, etc. and thus sometimes I need a simple dinner, even though it’s part of the gig. I’m trying my best to find a way to also limit clean up in the kitchen because having a small kitchen sucks. You run out of space almost immediately and there is literally never room in the dish rack. And why is there water EVERYWHERE? I know, not worth complaining about but boy does it hinder how much cooking you want to do some days.

pumpkin gluten-free ramen

I gave you a one-skillet meal last week so this week, why not a one-pot meal?! I use my amazing Le Creuset Dutch Oven that was gifted to me but any large pot (preferably ceramic lined) will do. The fewer dishes the better, it means faster clean up time and then the quicker you can be sitting down enjoying this dish. Chopsticks, optional.

Gluten-Free Ramen

I honestly didn’t’ think I was missing out on Ramen. It seemed like it was becoming a quick fad over the past year or so and I was like okay, I can do without. Honestly, when I thought of ramen, I thought of those crinkly packets with orange writing on them that contained a pad of noodles and a packet of salty flavoring. I was good.

That was until my friend Ashley introduced me to Lotus Foods last year at Expo East. She swore by them and told me I needed to try out their noodles. I was hesitant because, once again, wasn’t all that interested. Well, here’s the thing, curiosity got to this cat and when they went on sale at my local Whole Foods, I decided to oblige. The first recipe I made was from the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook. I then thought, well THAT WAS EASY (and delicious) let me try a stab at my own recipe because let’s be honest those who make recipes are pretty terrible at following them.

gluten-free pumpkin ramen

Pumpkin Ramen

When I was brainstorming what to make with the ramen (mid grocery trip) I saw that pumpkins and pumpkin puree were being showcased. Duh, it’s October. Anywho, I thought to myself “what would a pumpkin ramen dish taste like?!” I then immediately texted my friend (who I consult with most of my recipe ideas) and asked her opinion. At first, she was hesitant and then when I explained myself further, she was like HARD YES, DO IT!

I’m still a newbie as it comes to cooking ramen, but the good news is, it’s really easy to make. It needs all of 3-5 minutes in boiling water/broth and it’s good to go. The pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness to this dish and also a TON of micronutrients (because hello, dietitian over here).

gluten-free pumpkin ramen

Pumpkin for Life

While some people may be sitting back thinking I’m being the most basic RD there ever was…I’m just going to let you know I was into pumpkin before it was even cool to be into pumpkin/pumpkin spice/pumpkin spice lattes. My favorite dessert growing up was pumpkin pie and one of my favorite ice cream flavors when in college was Pumpkin Praline from Purity Ice Cream.

I digress, pumpkin is so much more than a sugary-fake latte. It is rich in nutrients and taste. So while you may not eat pumpkin for health/life but just for the gram know that you are supporting your health by eating it. I also love to roast a pumpkin and get fresh puree but if I’m feeling lazy, a can of pumpkin puree will do.

pumpkin ramen

Alright, enough with my love affair of pumpkin, let’s check out this delicious and irresistible Spicy Pumpkin Ramen.

Pro Tip #1: Make your chicken ahead of time and in large batches so you can just toss into recipes like this in a pinch! Or switch up the protein if you have something quicker on hand.

Pro Tip #2: Hate spice? Leave out the Sriracha, it will be the same dish just a little less hot. It will make your dish a Pumpkin Ramen as opposed to a Spicy Pumpkin Ramen

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Spicy Pumpkin Ramen (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, One-Pot)

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, diced (1 tsp if dried)
  • 2 tsp fresh turmeric, diced (1 tsp if dried)
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1–15 oz. can pumpkin puree
  • 1–13.5 fl oz can coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 10 oz. ramen (I used these gluten-free noodles)
  • 2 lbs. cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • Soft boiled eggs, optional
  • Toppings: sliced green onions, jalapenos, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, and/or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch Oven, heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and onion to saute for 3 minutes.
  2. Add in bell pepper, saute for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Add in mushrooms, pumpkin, coconut milk, broth, and Sriracha, stir to combine.
  4. Turn up heat and bring to a boil, once boiling, add in ramen noodles and make sure they are submerged, cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Turn off heat and add in chicken, salt, and pepper, stir to combine.
  6. Top with egg, green onions, jalapenos, mushrooms, red pepper flakes &/or sesasme seeds if desired.

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Have you tried gluten-free Ramen yet?! What are your thoughts?

xoxo,

Sassy

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  1. Instant Pot Pho - The Sassy Dietitian says:
    December 27, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    […] I say, I grew up on pasta. So, when I was introduced to Lotus Foods, I found out they had Ramen (see my Pumpkin Ramen here) and I was hooked. They have plenty of types or rice noodles and it’s a great way to add […]

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@thesassydietitian

We’ve made it over a week together and it feels We’ve made it over a week together and it feels like it’s always been this way.

Motherhood is a wild ride & it’s only getting started. I have never been so tired & simultaneously so fulfilled in my life. That’s not to say it’s not filled with tears, worries and doubts but what fun would it be if it were all sunshine and roses anyway?

Going into this all I have felt so supported by friends going through this with me BUT I felt so unsupported by the general public. It seems like we want to fear and shame moms because misery loves company, right?!

The focus quickly shifts from mom to baby (still shocked that I only have an appointment at 6 weeks even though my body went through the biggest event of its life) and there also seems to be this shift from joy to shame & guilt.

Here’s some of what I heard from people:

😕Sleep when baby sleeps. You’ll never sleep again.
😕Don’t let baby sleep in a car seat, or a bouncer, or anywhere but their crib EVER. 
😕You’ll never have time to shower again, enjoy it now. 
😕Cry it out is cruel and harmful to the baby. 
😕Get baby on a schedule/never put baby on a schedule.

These are all things I heard and that truly led me to believe I was going to lose all sense of who I was and my life as I knew it.

What I wish people had said instead were:

🥰Your heart will grow bigger than you could imagine.
🥰You’ll cry the happiest tears you’ve ever cried.
🥰You’ll feel like a giant hole was filled that you didn’t even know was there.
🥰You won’t feel guilty about cleaning your house, it just won’t matter anymore.
🥰Babies pooping will make you laugh so hard you will feel like a kid again.
🥰You will have time to eat and shower and you don’t have to neglect yourself.

We need to do a better job of building each other up, supporting one another and our decisions while refraining from offering unsolicited advice and opinions. 

So for all you future mamas and new mamas out there, I see you, I’m proud of you and I cannot wait to share our stories with one another and the world.

Let’s stop fear mongering (just like the diet world) and start building one another up.

Xoxo,
Sassy & lil sassy man
🌈Some things truly are worth the wait. It’s b 🌈Some things truly are worth the wait. It’s been a long year of loss, unknowns and worry but it’s all been worth it to get to meet my lil man🥰
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Now time to introduce this sassy human who is already so well loved to the world...
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Introducing 

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After an almost 24 hour labor, Connor joined us over a week past his due date on 2/12/21 at a whopping 9lb2oz & 22.5 inches long with a full head of hair and lungs to scream hello to us with.
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We are so in love already and cannot wait to share him with the world. Thank you for all the love and support from friends and family and to all those that helped us in the hospital. Holy cow labor & delivery teams are truly magical and I cannot imagine doing it without all of their support.
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Now back to snuggling this human of mine and trying not to cry at every last thing he does 🥰 
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Mom, Dad & Bode are all doing well!
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I get it, we all eat so we all then want to talk t I get it, we all eat so we all then want to talk to others about what worked for us. That's great!
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What's not great is when we push our nutrition and eating behaviors onto others ESPECIALLY when we are not qualified to do so.
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So often when people meet me for the first time they are worried to eat around me and/or buy groceries around me. My friends can attest I am not judgemental around food and will gladly eat that cake, queso dip or sip on that glass of wine right alongside of you. I am not the food police and do not offer unsolicited nutrition advice unless it's a client who is paying for my help OR on Instagram and other social media platforms where my goal is to educate.
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Why do I share this? 
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Because I see far too many people diving down diet rabbit holes, finding success & then claiming to be nutrition experts purely because something worked for them. 
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I've also seen this alot being pregnant, everyone wants to tell you what worked for them. IF you use that stipulation of "this worked for me" then fine, share away but if you start doleing out advice please pause, take a breath and think about NOT doing it.
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People are OVERWHELMED by diet culture and some so badly want to change but YOUR way is not the only way and it most likely is not what will work for your friend/coworker/cousin/neighbor so please, stop trying to be an expert in something you aren't.
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Got it!?! 
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Ok, carry on.
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xoxo,
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Your nutrition does NOT need to be all or nothing. Your nutrition does NOT need to be all or nothing. I'm not saying you have to find perfect balance (does that even exist?) but I am saying that we shouldn't feel like either we have to eat perfectly or that we might as well give up.
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Instead we should look to the grey area in between for our nutrition guidance. 
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We can have a glass or 2 of wine but we should probably also drink some water. 
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We can take rest days but we should also find ways to move our bodies regularly.
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And the list goes on.
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It's not about all or nothing it's about doing something daily to help your health and nutrition without it feeling like a set of rules or a free for all.
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How do we find that grey area in between?
👉🏻 stop hopping on and off fad diets
👉🏻listen and trust your self, not your coworkers and cousins 
👉🏻focus on the simple things (ie drinking water instead of worrying about supplements)
👉🏻work to remove guilt and shame around food & body
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Where do you currently fall Right now?!
🤪 all
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