Mexican Inspired Ramen Noodles

I want to make a home cooked meal but have no meat, very little bread, no useful cheese and very few veggies...so what do I do? 

I went to Target today and bought a 6-pack of chicken flavored Ramen Noodles (a score at $1.20) and we had a black bean and corn salsa in the fridge and fresh limes in the fruit bowl. LIGHTBULB! 

Mexican-Inspired Ramen Noodles 

1 Tbs olive oil

2 packages of chicken Ramen Noodles, one spice packet

2 cups black bean and corn salsa (recipe below)

1/2 lime (for garnish)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp cilantro 

2 Tbs adobo sauce (optional)

Break apart the ramen blocks (I prefer to make fourths).

In a skillet heat olive oil and then warm up salsa (simple enough, right?) and season with salt and pepper. 

In a separate pot bring 3 cups of water to a boil (do not salt the water, trust me there's plenty of sodium in the ramen packet) add in ramen packets and cook for about 2 minutes - any longer and it gets gummy. Drain pasta and replace into pot. 

Mix in warmed black bean and corn salsa , cilantro, seasoning packet and adobo sauce. Garnish with a quartered lime wedge. 

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

1 can black beans, drained

1 can corn (or fiesta corn if you're feeling adventurous), drained

1/2 yellow onion, diced

Salt and pepper to taste 

Mix together ingredients in a bowl. 

So next time you're wanting something quick and easy but want to break out of your routine try mixing flavor profiles with every day ingredients you find in your pantry! If it's bad you'll end up with a good story! Enjoy readers!