Four bowls of various Asian noodle soups, topped with mushrooms, tofu, and greens.

healthy instant noodle pots for quick summer dinners

The summer heat is here, and the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen preparing dinner. That’s why these healthy instant noodle recipes, made with itsu noodles & broth pots, are our go-to for quick, lighter summer dinners. With steamed rice noodles, delicious miso broth created in Nagano, Japan, and a few fresh toppings, you can have a health[ier], satisfying meal ready in just 10 minutes. 


chilli miso & tofu noodles

serves 1 | prep time 1 min | cook time 5 mins

Enjoy a plant-based, protein-packed noodle bowl by topping the itsu chilli miso noodles & broth pot with soft cubed tofu and crispy onions for a dinner that is mildly spicy, with a crunchy texture and is a health[ier] option to avoid too much time in the kitchen. 

Top-down view of a bowl of noodle soup with tofu, flat noodles, and crispy toppings.

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satay style noodles with prawns

serves 1 | prep time 1 min | cook time 5 mins

For a more summery, coastal dish, top your itsu satay-style noodles & broth pot with pink cooked prawns and a generous spoonful of coconut milk for a creamy restaurant-worthy noodle bowl that is ready in less than 10 minutes. 

Close-up of a black bowl filled with flat noodles, shrimp, and orange broth.
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chilli miso and ham noodles

serves 1 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 5 mins

Top your pot with just three ingredients for a quick, lighter dinner that is full of flavour and as simple as adding ham, grated parmesan and a pinch of black pepper. When you need a quick dinner in the evening after a busy day, this is the easiest choice. 

A close-up of flat noodles in broth topped with ham, cheese, and black pepper.
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chick’n ramen & gyoza

serves 1 | prep time 2 mins | cook time 5 mins

Prepare this tasty dinner by topping your itsu chick’n ramen noodle & broth pot with itsu chicken gyoza and finishing with fresh pak choi leaves for a quick Asian-inspired noodle bowl that is ready in under 10 minutes.

Hot wonton noodle soup with bok choy in a black bowl on a light surface.

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chilli miso & mushroom noodles

serves 1 | prep time 2 mins | cook time 10 mins

Another plant-based pick for easy summer dinners. Top your pot with mushrooms [we love shiitake], stir-fried in truffle oil for this delicious savoury bowl rich with nutty and umami flavour and perfect for a quick vegan dinner. 

A black bowl filled with flat rice noodles, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and clear broth.

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Making a quick dinner when the heat is getting too much can be a lifesaver. Once you’ve discovered healthy instant noodles, there’s no going back. Looking for more inspiration? Try these instant noodle lunch ideas for quick and delicious noodle bowls.