These Viral Noodle Jars With A Tried-And-True Formula Completely Transformed How I Eat Lunch

Once you understand the structure, the world is your oyster. Here are a few versions I’m excited to experiment with:

Tex-Mex-Inspired Rice Jar:

Swap noodles for brown rice. Make a quick sauce with lime juice, olive oil, a spoonful of salsa, and a dollop of plain whole-milk Greek yogurt for creaminess. Add black beans, grilled chicken, sweet corn, diced bell peppers, cilantro, and a pinch of cumin or chili powder.

Pho-Inspired Noodle Jar:

Rice noodles, mung beans, thinly sliced chicken, tons of fresh basil, scallions, and grated ginger. For the base, I’d try soy sauce, lime, rice vinegar, sesame oil, a little fish sauce, and maybe a touch of hoisin.

Greek-Inspired Grain Jar:

Farro or brown rice layered with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and grilled chicken or chickpeas. For the base: lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Finish with feta and fresh parsley.